Head Chef: Seasonal Menus, Daytime Hours, Creative Freedom

Spreyton Fresh PTY; Spreyton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative freedom

Seasonal menus

Daytime hours

Job summary

Spreyton Cider Co is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting a seasonal menu using Tasmanian produce. The role is permanent, full-time, with day-time hours and occasional evening services, functions and events.

You will manage a small kitchen team, cost recipes, maintain food safety, and work closely with management and front of house to deliver quality meals and a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification and Head Chef or senior Sous Chef readiness.
• Hands-on cooking with ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
• Ability to develop menus, cost recipes, purchase and manage stock within budget.
• Experience leading and developing a small team.
• Strong food safety knowledge and allergen handling.

Responsibilities

• Cook hands-on in the kitchen daily and ensure consistent, high-quality meals.
• Create menus, specials, and food for regular service, functions, and events.
• Cost recipes, control food and labour costs, manage ordering and stock.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergen, and workplace safety paperwork.
• Roster and develop the team; coordinate with management and FOH.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu development

Food safety

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Calm under pressure

Weekend availability

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Spreyton Cider Co is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting a seasonal menu using Tasmanian produce. The role is permanent, full-time, with day-time hours and occasional evening services, functions and events.

You will manage a small kitchen team, cost recipes, maintain food safety, and work closely with management and front of house to deliver quality meals and a memorable guest experience.