Head Chef | Emerging Culinary Leaders Encouraged to Apply

About Us

Fiveight Venues is a collection of iconic hospitality destinations across Perth, each designed to celebrate place, people, and experience. As part of the Fiveight Group, we are revitalists with a passion for curating memorable moments. Our venues, Copia, Cooee, and Indigo Oscar, embody our values of integrity, enthusiasm, and empowerment, offering guests exceptional service and atmosphere.

Cooee is seeking an experienced and ambitious culinary leader to guide the next evolution of our modern Australian menu. This is a rare opportunity to join one of Perth’s most iconic waterfront venues and help shape its next chapter.

While suited to an experienced Head Chef, we also welcome Senior Sous Chefs, Executive Sous Chefs and emerging culinary leaders ready to take the next step. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team, including Group Executive Chef Kim Brennan @chefkimbrennan and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead all kitchen operations, inspire and develop your team, and deliver exceptional food experiences that reflect Cooee's relaxed yet refined dining style. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines creativity, people leadership and commercial acumen. You'll have the opportunity to influence menu development, champion Western Australian produce and create a kitchen culture built on collaboration, consistency and excellence.

We are seeking someone who combines culinary expertise with strong leadership capability.

To be considered for this role, you must have full Australian working rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

You may be:

- An experienced Head Chef seeking your next challenge; or
- A Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef ready to step into your first Head Chef role

What You'll Be Responsible For





- Lead kitchen operations and service delivery
- Design and execute seasonal menus featuring WA produce
- Recruit and develop a high-performing team
- Uphold food quality, presentation and consistency
- Manage costs, labour, ordering and inventory
- Build strong supplier relationships
- Ensure food safety and WHS compliance
- Foster a positive, high-performing culture

You will bring:

- Experience in premium dining or hospitality environments
- Strong leadership skills and a focus on developing others
- Ability to lead busy services with composure
- Passion for contemporary Australian cuisine and seasonal produce
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Commercial awareness across costs and labour
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What We Offer

- Stunning riverside location with a loyal and growing clientele
- Opportunity to shape menu direction and venue evolution
- Supportive ownership and experienced leadership team
- Career development across the Fiveight Venues portfolio
- Competitive salary package
- Staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Why Join Fiveight Venues?

- Be part of a passionate, creative hospitality team
- Work in a leading waterfront dining destination
- Grow your leadership capability and culinary career
- Contribute to a culture grounded in safety, humility, courage and innovation
- Help create memorable experiences celebrating Western Australia

How to Apply

Submit your application via our Portal or SEEK link. Include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what you would bring to the Cooee team.

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Fiveight embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to apply.

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📌 Cooee - Head Chef (Perth)
🏢 Fiveight Venues
📍 Perth