Head Chef | Pre-Opening Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Ovolo Hotels Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodation benefits

Discounts across F&B outlets

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Ovolo Sydney is searching for a passionate Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen across our Bruno's concept. You will drive pre-opening activities, shape menus and set the culinary tone for breakfast, café service, restaurant dining and events.

You will oversee a diverse kitchen operation, mentor chefs at all levels, manage costs and ensure exceptional quality, hygiene and guest experiences while delivering on commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef, Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience in quality restaurant or premium hotel environments.
• Experience with pre-openings, menu launches or new concepts.
• Strong operational leadership and kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the kitchen operation, leading the team and setting standards from pre-opening through daily operations.
• Lead the pre-opening journey, including kitchen preparation and menu development.
• Develop exciting, commercially sustainable menus across all Bruno's venues.
• Create recipes, menu specs, presentation standards and kitchen procedures.
• Lead tastings, supplier relationships and product sourcing.
• Build, coach and develop a motivated, high-performing kitchen team.
• Hands-on during service, leading from the pass to ensure consistency.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, hygiene and safety.
• Manage food costs, labour, stock control and wastage for profitability.
• Collaborate with General Manager and hotel team to deliver outstanding guest experience.
• Bring fresh ideas, seasonal menus and new experiences to the table.
• Create a kitchen environment where people feel supported and proud.

Job description

Ovolo Sydney is searching for a passionate Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen across our Bruno's concept. You will drive pre-opening activities, shape menus and set the culinary tone for breakfast, café service, restaurant dining and events.

You will oversee a diverse kitchen operation, mentor chefs at all levels, manage costs and ensure exceptional quality, hygiene and guest experiences while delivering on commercial performance.