Lead Mexican Kitchen: Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Lucky Venues; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucky Venues is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead our Norwest kitchen, driving bold Mexican flavours and genuine hospitality. You will oversee daily operations, manage costs and stock, and mentor a dedicated kitchen team to deliver outstanding service.

The role emphasizes menu development, recipe costing and maintaining top hygiene standards, working closely with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong leadership and hiring skills.
• Confident managing food costs and kitchen performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistent food quality.
• Hire, train and support a strong kitchen team.
• Manage food costs, ordering, stock control and waste.
• Plan rosters and manage kitchen labour costs.
• Contribute to menu development and recipe costing.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring

Food cost management

Menu development

Food safety

Team management

Job description

Angelica Mexican is looking for a hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen in Norwest. We’re passionate about bold Mexican flavours, genuine hospitality and working together as a team.

The role

Lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistent food quality.

Hire, train and support a strong kitchen team.

Manage food costs, ordering, stock control and waste.

Plan rosters and manage kitchen labour costs.

Contribute to menu development and recipe costing.

Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver smooth service.

About you

Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.

Strong leadership, communication and hiring skills.

Confident managing food costs and kitchen performance.

Organised, calm under pressure and willing to lead by example.

A team-first attitude and a passion for great food.

Mexican cuisine experience is an advantage.

Join Lucky Venues, a growing hospitality group that values teamwork, creativity and down-to-earth service. Bring your ideas, help shape the menu and build a kitchen team you’re proud of.

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