Head Chef
- Category: Cook / Chef Jobs
- Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 20K to 27K
- Published on: 2025/09/30
About the Client
Located in the heart of Canberra, this high-end restaurant is part of a prestigious hospitality group known for excellence in dining, service, and innovation. With a focus on refined cuisine and premium ingredients, this venue is a go-to destination for discerning diners. Canberra offers a fantastic lifestyle, with a vibrant food scene, world-class cultural institutions, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes. Work alongside an iconic Culinary Director, leading a passionate team and shaping an unforgettable dining experience.
About the Position
This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a premier kitchen and make your mark on an exceptional dining establishment. Offering a $100K salary, this role is perfect for a creative, driven, and detail-oriented chef ready to take the next step in their career. You'll lead a talented brigade, work with top-quality ingredients, and collaborate with an esteemed Culinary Director to uphold and elevate the restaurant's reputation.
Position Description
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest culinary standards.
Lead, train, and mentor a passionate team of chefs.
Collaborate with the Culinary Director on menu execution and innovation.
Maintain strict food quality, presentation, and consistency.
Manage supplier relationships and oversee stock control.
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
Control costs, drive efficiency, and uphold profitability targets.
Position Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
Passion for excellence in food, service, and presentation.
Experience managing food costs, stock, and supplier relationships.
Understanding of compliance, food safety, and kitchen operations with relevant qualifications required.
A hands-on, 'cooperative approach to running a successful kitchen including working a flexible 7-day roster.
Lead a top-tier restaurant in Canberra! Work alongside an iconic Culinary Director, manage a passionate team, and deliver outstanding cuisine. $100K salary.
To apply online, please click on the apply button.
Alternatively, you can contact Rodd Pearce on 0458 422 418 for a confidential discussion about the position.
You can also check out our website for other available positions.
www.frontlinehospitality.com.au
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