Lead Chef: Latin American Smoke & Menu Mastery

Ingleside Market; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingleside Market in NSW seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, develop our culinary offering, and maintain the highest standards of quality and hygiene. The role focuses on fresh ingredients, Latin American influences, traditional regional desserts, and signature smoked meats.

You will oversee inventory, supplier relations, menu design, costing, and staff rostering, ensuring WHS and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent.
• FSS certificate and sound food safety knowledge.
• 2–3 years in a commercial kitchen with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in kitchen operational management, including rostering and costing.
• Hands-on Latin American cuisine experience using traditional techniques.
• Experience with low-and-slow smoked meat preparation and temperature control.
• Strong skills in cost control, inventory, wastage, and labour management.
• Deep understanding of primal meat cuts and smoking methods.
• Proven leadership under service pressure and HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and schedule weekly staff rosters.
• Manage inventory, supplier relations, orders and cost controls.
• Develop menus and seasonal specials with Latin American influence.
• Calculate recipe costs, yields, and menu pricing for margins.
• Oversee meat selection, trimming, smoking, and grill operations.
• Maintain smoke profiles, temperatures, and slow-roasting times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and NSW HACCP standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, including apprentices and line cooks.
• Direct line service during peak trading hours and monitor budgets.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food costing

Inventory management

HACCP compliance

Staff rostering

Food safety

Latin American cuisine

Smoked meat techniques

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Certificate

Job description

Ingleside Market in NSW seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, develop our culinary offering, and maintain the highest standards of quality and hygiene. The role focuses on fresh ingredients, Latin American influences, traditional regional desserts, and signature smoked meats.

You will oversee inventory, supplier relations, menu design, costing, and staff rostering, ensuring WHS and HACCP compliance.