Head Chef
- Oversee all kitchen operations including service, staffing, and food quality.
- Lead and manage kitchen staff while maintaining high standards of food presentation.
- Contribute to menu development and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Head Chef
TYGA
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations, including service, staffing, food quality, systems, ordering, rostering, and cost control. You’ll work closely with ownership and management to drive standards, develop the team, and contribute creatively to the direction of the venue.
We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front - calm under pressure, highly organised, and passionate about delivering exceptional food every service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff
- Manage rosters, labour costs, and kitchen productivity
- Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Maintain food safety and OH&S compliance
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house management to ensure smooth service
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced restaurant
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a busy commercial kitchen
- Experience in SE Asian cuisine preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent understanding of kitchen operations and cost management
- Ability to build culture and hold high standards
- Passion for quality produce and modern hospitality
- Reliable, professional, and solutions-focused attitude
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/ Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen environment
- Demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations and leading a kitchen team
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Availability to work across a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
If you’re an experienced chef who is passionate about great food, strong kitchen culture, and delivering consistently high standards, we’d love to hear from you.
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