Head Chef - Woolpack Hotel

Laundy Hotel Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Laundy venues

Job summary

The Woolpack Hotel, part of Laundy Hotel Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead the busy kitchen at Redfern’s Woolpack Hotel. You will craft seasonal menus, supervise kitchen staff, and partner with the Group Executive Chef to deliver standout events and menus.

Join a community-focused pub group with strong emphasis on hospitality, staff development, and profitability. Night and weekend availability is required, and you’ll help maintain high hygiene standards and creative food

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Kitchen manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub kitchen or restaurant.
• Understanding of wages, COGS and pricing calculations for menus.
• Desire to learn from mentors and industry leaders.
• Understanding of strategic food ordering to minimise waste and maximise profit margin.
• Creativity demonstrated through menu and meal offerings.
• Hands-on leadership that fosters creativity, respect and empowers the team.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive work ethic.
• You must be able to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen team.
• Collaborate with the Group Executive Chef on seasonal menus and specials.
• Work with the Venue Manager and FOH team.
• Manage COGS, wages, and profitability expectations.
• Handle kitchen roster and ensure compliance.
• control food quality, portions and presentation.
• Showcase creativity through seasonal, function, and weekly menus.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Cost control

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Job description

• Key Leadership role at a local favourite in Redfern
• Enjoy exclusive staff discounts across Laundy Hotels venues and experiences.
• Learn, grow and thrive with ongoing training and development

Woolpack Hotel | Laundy Hotel Group

Laundy Hotels are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to join the team at The Woolpack Hotel in Redfern.

The Woolpack Hotel in Redfern is a local favourite offering great food, lovingly curated beer, wines, spirits, live music and so much more! The Woolpack is a community focused pub and bistro in the neighbourhood of Redfern. With a focus on community, the venue its inspiration from the charming and electric pubs of yesterday.

The Opportunity:

As the Head Chef of the Woolpack Hotel youare responsible forbut not limited to;

• Effectively lead and manage a busy kitchen team
• Work directlyThe Group Executive chef on the creation of seasonal menus, special event menus, and specials
• Work collaboratively with the Venue Manager and FOH team
• Effectively manage andmaintainCOGS,wages, and profitability expectations
• Manage kitchen roster and ensure compliance
• Manage food quality,portioncontroland presentation
• Your creativity is encouraged and will beshowcasedthrough various menus (seasonal, function,special events, weekly specials)
• Maintainhigh levelsof hygiene and cleanliness

WHO ARE YOU

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Kitchen manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef at a busy pub kitchen or restaurant
• An understanding of financialsiewages, COGS, pricing calculations for menus
• A desire to learn more from industry leading mentors
• An understanding of strategicfood ordering tominimisewaste andmaximiseprofit margin
• Passion and creativitydemonstratedthrough the menu and mealofferings
• Hands on leadership style who fosters creativity, respect and empowers the team
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic andstrong communicationskills
• You must be able to worknightsand weekends

The Laundy Story

Four generations, countless beers poured, and a legacy built on good old-fashioned hospitality, that's the Laundy way. We kicked things off in 1945 with the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle and never looked back. Through grit, heart, and a knack for turning pubs into community icons, we've grown into one of NSW's most recognisable hospitality families. Today we have a diverse portfolio of 40+ venues that stretch from your trusty local, to boutique hotels and buzzy beachfront playgrounds. The heart of Laundy beats the same everywhere: Think Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, the Woolwich Pier, the Marsden Brewhouse, and beyond, where people gather, celebrate, commiserate, and everything in between. From schooners at the local to spritzes by the sea, we've built a reputation for blending tradition with just the right splash of spunk.

We vibe best with people who are:

Accountable –

You own your projects, solve challenges and deliver with style.

Curious –

You’re always asking “what if” and exploring ways to make every event unforgettable.

Collaborative –

Because the best events are never a solo act.

Driven –

You thrive under pressure and bring your A-game without losing your smile.

We're all about people:

At Laundy Hotel Group, we know great hospitality starts with diverse voices and experiences.

We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and abilities — including First Nations peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, our HR team would be happy to have a confidential chat to make sure you're comfortable and supported every step of the way.

Drop us a line at [e-mail]

Our Acknowledgement of Country

We recognise the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land and waters at Redfern. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.