Senior Chefs at Applejack Hospitality

Applejack; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Staff discounts

Career development

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Applejack Hospitality is actively seeking Senior Chefs to join our award-winning teams across Sydney venues. The role focuses on high-energy kitchen environments where modern techniques, bold flavours, and premium produce define every service.

Lead creative kitchen operations, mentor teams, and support menu development with precision, ensuring top-tier quality, safety, and presentation. Competitive pay and growth opportunities await at Applejack.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef De Part ie, Junior Sous or Sous Chef in a high-volume, elevated or hatted-style restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Food safety certification and a commitment to kitchen excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with creativity, precision, and passion.
• Support menu development and execution alongside the Head Chef.
• Mentor and inspire your team, driving consistency and excellence in every service.
• Maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Culinary excellence

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Applejack Hospitality is looking for a talentedSenior Chefs to join our award-winning teams.

• The Botanist, Kirribilli
• The Butler, Potts Point
• Bopp & Tone, CBD
• Forresters, Surry Hills
• RAFI, North Sydney
• Taphouse, Sydney
• URBNSURF, Sydney Olympic Park
• Winnies, Sydney
• Opera Bar, Sydney
• New CBD Venue coming soon…

If you thrive in a high-energy kitchen and love crafting dishes that celebrate modern techniques, bold flavours, and premium produce, this is your opportunity to take the next step in your career, backed by one of Sydney’s most dynamic hospitality groups.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the kitchen with creativity, precision, and passion.
• Support menu development and execution alongside the Head Chef.
• Mentor and inspire your team, driving consistency and excellence in every service.
• Maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Chef De Parite, Junior Sous or Sous Chef in a high-volume, elevated or hatted-style restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
• Food safety certification and a commitment to kitchen excellence.
• Salary:from $80K + Super

Why Applejack?

We’re not just about great food — we’re about great people.

• Internal Cooking Competitions, Make your Mark on Menus
• Work-life balance: under 45 hour weeks, fair rosters.
• Professional growth: Internal training & clear career pathways.
• Personal development: Partnerships with leading Australian hospitality institutions.
• Weekly pay + competitive tips.
• Staff perks: 20-40% off dining across all Applejack venues.
• Health & wellbeing programs, social events & industry outings.
• Venues: From The Butler in Potts Point to The Botanist in Kirribilli, and our relaunching of the new era of Opera Bar — the Applejack family is growing and so can your career. Come join the fun!