Head Chef – Pre-Opening Fine Dining Steakhouse Leader

Oscars Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Oscars Group venues

Internal and external training and and

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring from experienced hospitality

Reward and recognition initiatives

Free staff parking

Job summary

Oscars Group is recruiting a Head Chef for Le Grand Grill, a new premium fine dining steakhouse opening at the Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection precinct near Sydney. You will lead the opening culinary team, shape the menu, and set the standards that define our guest experience from day one.

This hands-on leadership role requires exceptional kitchen leadership, menu execution, cost control, staff development, and unwavering attention to quality, presentation and safety in a high-volume,

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in premium, fine-dining environments.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and opening/launch operations.
• Strong focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening kitchen setup, recruitment, menu development, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Develop and execute a premium menu aligned with culinary vision
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade
• Drive consistency across food preparation, service execution, and quality control
• Manage kitchen labour, rostering, stock control, ordering, food costs, and supplier relationships
• Drive kitchen efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of food quality
• Collaborate with venue leadership to support commercial/operational success
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and standards

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food quality & presentation

Financial acumen

Job description

Oscars Group is recruiting a Head Chef for Le Grand Grill, a new premium fine dining steakhouse opening at the Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection precinct near Sydney. You will lead the opening culinary team, shape the menu, and set the standards that define our guest experience from day one.

This hands-on leadership role requires exceptional kitchen leadership, menu execution, cost control, staff development, and unwavering attention to quality, presentation and safety in a high-volume,