Lead BBQ Kitchen Chef — Flexible Schedule + Events

Smoked on Depot; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoked on Depot in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality smoked meats and sides, and manage food costs. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff and coordinate with the owner on growth opportunities while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires a recognised commercial cookery qualification, proven leadership in a busy kitchen, and a flexible full-time roster including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Recognised commercial cookery qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen with leadership.
• Ability to operate and organise a professional kitchen independently.
• Strong understanding of food costs, inventory, and food safety.
• Flexible full-time roster including evenings and weekends and events.
• Reliability, accountability and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage daily kitchen operations, preparation and service.
• Maintain high food quality, presentation and safety standards.
• Manage stock, purchasing, wastage, portion control and food costs.
• Plan production schedules and supervise kitchen staff.
• Prepare and deliver functions, events and off-site catering.
• Develop menu ideas and improve kitchen systems and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the owner to grow the business.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costs

Inventory management

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Smoked on Depot in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality smoked meats and sides, and manage food costs. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff and coordinate with the owner on growth opportunities while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires a recognised commercial cookery qualification, proven leadership in a busy kitchen, and a flexible full-time roster including evenings and weekends.