Lead Chef - Corporate Kitchen, Mon-Fri, North Sydney

Coleambally; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Clear career progression & recognition

100+ mobile-accessible retail DISCOUNt

Job summary

Eurest in North Sydney is seeking a professional Chef to lead a small kitchen team on a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00am to 2:00pm, delivering high-quality corporate dining. You will manage daily operations, train staff, and contribute to menu planning with local, seasonal, and plant-forward ingredients.

Senior chef with 3+ years in fast-paced kitchens and a strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and client service is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a professional kitchen, preferably within corporate or fine dining settings
• Strong skills in supporting daily operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and innovation
• Ability to assist with menu planning featuring local, seasonal, and plant-forward ingredients
• Experience mentoring and motivating kitchen staff
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and stock management
• Professional communication skills and client-focused attitude
• Comfortable working with digital systems for ordering and rostering

Responsibilities

• Lead a small kitchen team with a focus on quality, consistency and innovation
• Mentor and motivate kitchen staff
• Assist with menu planning featuring local, seasonal, and plant-forward ingredients

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Rostering software

Ordering software

Job description

Eurest in North Sydney is seeking a professional Chef to lead a small kitchen team on a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00am to 2:00pm, delivering high-quality corporate dining. You will manage daily operations, train staff, and contribute to menu planning with local, seasonal, and plant-forward ingredients.

Senior chef with 3+ years in fast-paced kitchens and a strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and client service is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits apply.