Senior Chef

Pinnacle People Permanent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Variety of venues

Job summary

Pinnacle People Permanent is seeking a Senior Chef to lead kitchens across Sydney’s premier venues. You’ll drive quality, consistency and guest experience, while shaping menus and mentoring junior staff.

In fast-paced, high-volume environments you’ll oversee food safety, stock control and cost management, delivering exceptional edible experiences and supporting operational goals across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or experienced Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Sound understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for quality food and continuous improvement.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams during service.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and food cost management.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and workplace health standards.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Work collaboratively with management to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Time management

Job description

Lead from the front. Create exceptional food. Build your career.

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Chefs to join a range of high-quality hospitality venues across Sydney. These opportunities suit motivated culinary professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering consistently excellent food and guest experiences.

Whether your background is in restaurants, hotels, premium pubs, corporate catering, events, or large-scale hospitality operations, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Chef | Sydney

About the Role

As a Senior Chef, you will play a key leadership role within the kitchen, supporting daily operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams during service.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and food cost management.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and workplace health standards.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Work collaboratively with management to achieve operational goals.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or experienced Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Sound understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for quality food and continuous improvement.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary packages.
• Opportunities across a variety of leading Sydney venues.
• Career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environments.
• Diverse culinary experiences and exposure to different hospitality sectors.
• Immediate and upcoming opportunities available.