Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive remuneration based on experience

Head Chef – Armani Restaurant

Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive remuneration based on experience

About Armani Restaurant

Armani Restaurant is a premium dining destination offering a modern interpretation of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. We pride ourselves on exceptional food, outstanding service, and creating memorable dining experiences. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the next chapter of our culinary journey.

About the Role

As our Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring creativity, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional food quality and consistency.

You will lead and inspire the kitchen team while maintaining high standards of food safety, presentation, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all day‑to‑day kitchen operations.

- Develop and refine seasonal menus in collaboration with management.

- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.

- Manage food and labor costs to achieve budget targets.

- Monitor stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships.

- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff.





- Prepare staff rosters and manage kitchen scheduling.

- Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, HACCP, and WHS requirements.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

- Work closely with front‑of‑house management to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

- Drive continuous improvement and contribute fresh ideas to the business.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

- Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role.

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent knowledge of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or modern Australian cuisine.

- Proven experience managing food costs, labor costs, and kitchen budgets.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- A calm and professional approach under pressure.

- A passion for quality, creativity, and consistency.

- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

- Full Australian working rights.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package.

- Opportunity to lead a respected and growing restaurant.

- Creative freedom to contribute to menu development.

- Supportive ownership and management team.

- Long‑term career growth and development.

- Staff meals and employee advantages.

- A positive, professional, and collaborative workplace culture.

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