Tournant Head Chef | Perth

New Zealand Venue Co.; Perth; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Venue Co in Perth is seeking a Tournant Head Chef to lead across multiple venues south of the river, including Applecross. This role offers exposure to diverse kitchens, teams and service styles, stepping in where leadership is needed and ensuring top quality food and service.

You will drive kitchen operations, coach teams, and maintain safety and standards across venues. A hands-on, positive leader with strong communication will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven strong commercial kitchen experience.
• Able to lead teams across multiple venues.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Hands-on leader focused on food quality and safety.
• Willing to travel between South-of-the-River venues.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chefs and kitchen teams across multiple venues.
• Step into leadership roles during leave, vacancies and high demand.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Lead services and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Coach and develop kitchen teams.
• Assist with menu execution, prep, stock and organisation.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Bring a positive, hands-on approach to every kitchen.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Adaptability

Communication

Team development

Hands-on hospitality

Travel between venues

Job description

Your next kitchen adventure starts here. We're looking for an experienced Tournant Head Chef to join Australian Venue Co in Perth and bring their leadership, energy and kitchen expertise across some of our venues South of the River, including the Applecross area. This isn't your typical Head Chef role. As a Tournant Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to work across different kitchens, teams and styles of operation -stepping in where your experience is needed and helping our venues deliver great food and great service. From busy pubs and waterfront venues to large-scale functions and high-volume services, no two days will look exactly the same.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting Head Chefs and kitchen teams across multiple venues
• Stepping into leadership roles during leave, vacancies and periods of high demand
• Maintaining strong food quality, presentation and consistency
• Leading services and keeping the kitchen running smoothly
• Coaching, supporting and developing kitchen teams
• Helping venues with menu execution, prep, stock and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining food safety and kitchen compliance standards
• Bringing a positive, hands-on approach to every kitchen you work in
• Helping identify opportunities to improve kitchen operations and team performance

What we're looking for

• Has strong commercial kitchen experience
• Is confident leading a team and running busy services
• Can adapt quickly to different kitchens, menus and teams
• Has excellent organisation and communication skills
• Leads by example and brings a calm, positive approach
• Takes pride in food quality and kitchen standards
• Enjoys developing people and helping teams succeed
• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and isn't afraid to get hands-on
• Has a reliable car and valid driver's license

Flexibility and a willingness to travel between South-of-the-River venues is essential.

Why join AVC?

At Australian Venue Co, you'll get exposure to a huge variety of hospitality operations and the opportunity to build your career across our growing venue network.

You'll also get :

• 240+ venues across Australia and New Zealand
• Staff discounts across our venues
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to our Advance program
• Opportunities to move between venues and locations
• A supportive network of chefs and hospitality leaders
• Training and development to help you keep building your career

If you're an experienced kitchen leader who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems and wants a role where you can make an impact across multiple venues, we want to hear from you.