Head Chef | The Mona Social

Boathouse Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mona Social in Mona Vale, NSW, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and elevate our food offering in a vibrant coastal venue.

You will mentor the kitchen team, manage service periods, control costs, and ensure exceptional food safety, presentation, and consistency.

If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and loves shaping a memorable dining experience, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leader.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Passion for quality food and hospitality.
• Experience controlling food costs and labour.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team.
• Create and maintain a high-quality food offering.
• Manage kitchen operations during service.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation of every dish.
• Oversee food costs, GP, stock and labour control.
• Collaborate with venue management to drive success.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Recruit and build a reliable kitchen team.
• Plan rosters and manage labour costs.
• Inject creativity and energy into the menu.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Menu Development

Food Safety

Cost Control

Communication

Job description

Lead the kitchen. Shape the food. Be part of something special.

The Mona Social is a vibrant, coastal venue in the heart of Mona Vale, bringing together great food, drinks, atmosphere and people. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take our food offering to the next level.

This is an opportunity for a passionate chef who loves creating exceptional food, developing a strong team and being part of a busy, energetic hospitality environment.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in shaping the overall food experience at The Mona Social. You'll lead from the front, set high standards and create a kitchen culture where people enjoy coming to work.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team;
• Creating and maintaining an exciting, high-quality food offering;
• Managing kitchen operations across busy service periods;
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation across every dish;
• Managing food costs, gross profits, ordering and stock control;
• Working closely with the venue management team to drive the success of the venue;
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation;
• Recruiting and building a strong, reliable kitchen team;
• Managing rosters and labour costs effectively
• Bringing creativity, energy and fresh ideas to the menu

About You

We're looking for someone who is more than just a great chef, you are a natural leader who knows how to bring a team together and get the best out of people.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality;
• Experience managing food costs, GP, stock and labour;
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• A hands-on approach and a strong work ethic;
• A positive attitude and a desire to create an awesome workplace culture.

Why Join The Mona Social?

This is your chance to make your mark on a growing venue and work alongside a passionate hospitality team.

You’ll have the opportunity to own the kitchen, influence the food offering, develop your team and help shape the next chapter of The Mona Social.

If you're a chef who loves great food, great people and the buzz of a busy coastal venue, we'd love to hear from you.

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Head Chef | The Mona Social • Mona Vale, NSW, AU