Head Chef | Trattoria Da Orazio

DA ORAZIO BONDI PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Brand-new restaurant lead role

Grow with the brand

Job summary

DA ORAZIO BONDI PTY LTD – Rushcutters Bay NSW seeks an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a new Italian trattoria, uniting authentic cooking with a contemporary hospitality approach. With One Chef Hat recognition, the role offers ownership of kitchen standards, menu development and staff leadership to deliver a memorable dining experience.

You will oversee pasta production, charcoal grilling, daily prep and cost control, shaping a brand-new concept into a thriving operation while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian regional cooking.
• Hands-on experience with fresh pasta and charcoal grilling.
• Ability to manage costs, labour, rosters and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Passion for food and pride in every service.
• Commercial awareness to balance culinary excellence with profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented kitchen brigade.
• Oversee fresh pasta production, charcoal cooking and daily prep.
• Develop menus that respect Italian tradition while embracing seasonality.
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering, waste and profitability.
• Prepare staff rosters and ensure operational and budget targets.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Italian cooking

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team building

Quality standards

Job description

DA ORAZIO BONDI PTY LTD – Rushcutters Bay NSW

We are looking for an exceptionalHead Chefto lead the kitchen of our new Italian trattoria, bringing together authentic Italian cooking, traditional techniques and a contemporary approach to hospitality.

With a focus onfresh handmade pasta, charcoal-grilled cooking, premium seasonal produce and the traditions of Italian regional cuisine, this is an opportunity for a passionate chef to shape a kitchen, build a strong team and create a truly memorable dining experience.

With the newly appointed accolade of One Chef Hat from SMH Good Food Guide, it is time for our venue to grow and push towards not just continuing the success thus far, but developing our brand of culinary hospitality for the years to come.

THE ROLE

You will take ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front and setting the standard for food quality, consistency, presentation and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a talented kitchen brigade.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of Italian cuisine, regional traditions and authentic cooking techniques.
• Overseeing fresh pasta production, charcoal cooking and daily kitchen preparation.
• Developing menus that respect Italian tradition while embracing seasonality and quality produce.
• Managing food costs, stock control, ordering, waste and kitchen profitability.
• Preparing and managing staff rosters to meet operational and budget requirements.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Working closely with the restaurant management team to deliver outstanding service and a consistent guest experience.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Italian culinary knowledge is essential.

We want a chef who understands Italian food beyond the recipes — someone who respects its traditions, appreciates the quality of ingredients and knows how to deliver authentic flavours consistently.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian regional cooking.
• Hands-on experience with fresh pasta and charcoal grilling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, labour, rosters and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a motivated, professional team.
• A hands-on approach, a genuine passion for food and pride in every service.
• The commercial awareness to balance culinary excellence with a profitable operation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An attractive remuneration packagefor the right candidate, reflective of experience and capability. This includes Salary, Superannuation and Tips.
• The opportunity to lead the kitchen of a brand-new restaurant.
• The freedom to contribute ideas, develop the menu and shape the restaurant’s culinary identity.
• The opportunity to work within an established hospitality brand poised for expansion.
• A professional environment built on quality, teamwork, consistency and a genuine love of Italian hospitality.
• The chance to make your mark and grow with the business.

THE RIGHT PERSON

We are not simply looking for someone to run a kitchen. We are looking for a chef who takes ownership, leads by example and understands that great restaurants are built through discipline, passion and consistency.

If you live and breathe Italian food, love working with fresh pasta and fire, understand the numbers behind a successful kitchen and are ready to lead a new chapter, we would love to hear from you.