Head Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Culinary Leader

seek.com.au; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Great culture

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team in Byron Bay. You will own daily BOH operations, drive culinary quality, and oversee flow and profitability, working closely with the Venue Manager and executive team.

You will mentor a hard-working BOH team, manage rosters and COGS, and uphold high standards of hygiene and presentation in a vibrant, premium casual restaurant and cocktail bar.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef role within a high-volume, premium restaurant.
• Strong understanding of kitchen P&L metrics, stock control, COGS, labour management, and margin targets.
• Proactive leader who leads by example, communicates clearly under pressure, and builds team morale.
• Uncompromising attention to detail, dish quality, hygiene, and kitchen organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations during prep and service, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and speed of service.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a passionate BOH team to a high-performing culture.
• Manage rosters efficiently to match business demand while controlling labour costs.
• Handle stock ordering, inventory control, supplier management, and wastage minimisation to meet gross profit targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

P&L awareness

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team in Byron Bay. You will own daily BOH operations, drive culinary quality, and oversee flow and profitability, working closely with the Venue Manager and executive team.

You will mentor a hard-working BOH team, manage rosters and COGS, and uphold high standards of hygiene and presentation in a vibrant, premium casual restaurant and cocktail bar.