Cinque Terre is looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Chadstone.

We are seeking a chef with ambition, creativity and a genuine passion for Italian cuisine — someone who understands that great food is only one part of a excellent restaurant, and who takes pride in building a kitchen culture centred around quality, consistency and excellence.

This is not simply a service role. You will have the opportunity to lead the culinary direction of the venue, develop your team and play a key role in shaping the future of Cinque Terre.

THE ROLE

As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the kitchen operation, working closely with the venue management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience every service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen brigade

Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

Driving the culinary direction and evolution of the menu

Working with premium produce and maintaining strong supplier relationships

Managing food costs, GP, ordering, stock control and wastage

Creating efficient kitchen systems and maintaining high operational standards

Ensuring exceptional preparation and execution throughout service

Maintaining rigorous food safety and hygiene standards

Building a professional, accountable and positive kitchen culture

Training and developing emerging chefs within the team

Working collaboratively with senior management to achieve venue goals

THE CHEF WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will be an established chef who has the experience and confidence to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen.

You will bring:

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef

A strong understanding and appreciation of Italian cuisine





Exceptional technical and organisational skills

A genuine passion for produce, flavour and presentation

Strong commercial understanding of food costs and kitchen performance

The ability to inspire, develop and hold a team accountable

A calm, composed and solutions-focused approach

High standards — and the ability to consistently uphold them

Creativity balanced with commercial awareness

A genuine desire to build something rather than simply manage a roster

WHY CINQUE TERRE?

Cinque Terre is a contemporary Italian dining destination with a strong focus on quality, hospitality and experience.

This is an opportunity to join a business that is continuing to grow and evolve, with the freedom to bring your experience, creativity and leadership to the table.

If you are ready to lead a kitchen, develop a team and have a genuine influence on the direction of a venue, we want to hear from you.

Chadstone
Head Chef | Full-Time

Confidential applications welcomed.

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and why Cinque Terre is the right next step for you.

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