Head Chef

About the Client

Our client is a well-established regional hospitality venue renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food offering, and strong connection to the local community. The business enjoys consistent year-round trade, combining classic pub dining with functions and events, all supported by experienced ownership and a stable leadership team. The kitchen is well-equipped and professionally run, providing the opportunity to lead a committed team while maintaining high culinary standards. Located in regional NSW, this role offers an outstanding lifestyle with a lower cost of living, minimal commuting, beautiful natural surrounds, and easy access to outdoor activities all year round.

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of a busy regional kitchen and make a genuine impact on both the team and the menu. Offering $110K + super, the role is perfect for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring chefs, driving consistency, and delivering quality food in a high-volume environment. You'll have the autonomy to influence menu development while working alongside supportive ownership committed to the venue's ongoing success. If you're looking to escape city congestion, reduce your daily commuting and fuel costs, and enjoy a better lifestyle without compromising your career, this role is well worth considering.

Position Description

• Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations across lunch, dinner, functions, and events
• Recruit, mentor, train, and develop the kitchen team
• Drive menu development, seasonal specials, and food quality standards
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Prepare and manage kitchen rosters to meet operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, WHS, and kitchen hygiene standards
• Maintain consistency in presentation, portion control, and service delivery
• Work closely with venue management to support business performance and customer satisfaction

Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume pub or hotel environment
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing kitchen teams
• Excellent understanding of food cost control, labour management, and kitchen budgets
• Experience with menu planning, recipe costing, and seasonal menu development using standardised software programs
• Ability to lead calm, efficient service during busy trading periods
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety and WHS compliance
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV) preferred

Salary & Benefits

• $110K + super
• Lower regional cost of living
• Reduced daily commuting time and fuel costs
• Opportunity to lead an established, high-performing kitchen
• Supportive ownership and stable working environment
• Autonomy to influence menus and kitchen operations
• Long-term career opportunity within a successful regional venue

Head Chef | $110K + super. Lead a busy regional kitchen, enjoy lower living costs, reduced commuting, and genuine leadership autonomy.

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