Job Description
This range is provided by Chotto Matte. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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Base pay range
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$100,******/yr - $120,******/yr
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Position: Head Chef – New Opening!
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Location: Sydney
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About us:
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Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian evolusion restaurant group with locations in London, San Francisco, Toronto, and now Sydney! Our venues are immersive spaces where vibrant cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging dining experience.
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We're on the lookout for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and drive the culinary vision of our new flagship Sydney opening. This is an incredible opportunity for a creative and passionate chef to showcase their talent in high-end, high-volume dining, with a focus on Nikkei cuisine.
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If you have a strong background in luxury dining and experience leading kitchens through new openings, we want to hear from you!
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the kitchen team in delivering Chotto Matte's signature Nikkei concept to the highest standard.
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Oversee all aspects of food production, from menu development to execution, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence.
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Collaborate with senior leadership and the Operations Director to establish kitchen processes and standards prior to launch.
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Recruit, train, and inspire a talented kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and creativity.
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Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and profitability.
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Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, setting the benchmark for best practice.
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Work closely with front‐of‐house and bar teams to create a seamless guest experience.
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Continually innovate and develop dishes that reflect Chotto Matte's unique Japanese‐Peruvian identity.
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Requirements:
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Minimum of 5 years' experience as Head Chef (or Senior Sous Chef in a comparable high‐profile venue).
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Proven success in leading kitchens in large‐scale, premium restaurants (150+ covers).
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Strong expertise in Japanese, Peruvian, or Nikkei cuisine (fusion experience highly desirable).
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Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, labour budgets, and kitchen P&L; performance.
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Hands‐on leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing kitchen talent.
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Experience in launching or re‐launching a restaurant is a solid advantage.
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A genuine passion for food, creativity, and delivering world‐class dining experiences.
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Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
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Employment type: Full‐time
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Job function: Management
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Industries: Restaurants
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📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Chotto Matte
📍 New South Wales