Botanic House | Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Trippas White Group is seeking an exceptional
HeadChef
to lead the culinary team at
Botanic House Sydney
, working closely withrenowned chef and restaurateur
Luke Nguyen
.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly accomplishedchef with a passion for
Vietnamese and South East Asian cuisine
to take the lead in one of Sydney's most iconic hospitality destinations.
The Opportunity
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading thekitchen operation across a dynamic,
multi-outlet venue,
deliveringoutstanding food and an exceptional guest experience seven days a week.
Working alongside Luke Nguyen, you will play a key rolein developing and maintaining a distinctive culinary offering thatcelebrates the flavours, produce and traditions of Vietnam and South East Asia, while bringinga contemporary Sydney perspective to the menu.
The role also encompasses
culinary oversight of FarmCove Eatery
, ensuring consistency, quality and strong operational standardsacross the broader venue operation. You will also work closely with the events team todeliver exceptional food experiences across
events and functions held at thevenue
, ranging from intimate gatherings through to large-scale events.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the culinary operation across Botanic House andFarm Cove Eatery
Work closely with Luke Nguyen on menu development,culinary direction and execution
Oversee food production and service across multipleoutlets
Lead the kitchen through a 7-day operation
Manage and execute menus for events, functions andspecial occasions at the venue
Maintain consistently high standards across foodquality, presentation, service and kitchen operations
Recruit, lead, mentor and develop a high-performingculinary team
Manage food costs, labour,



stock control and kitchenbudgets
Ensure strong compliance with food safety, hygiene andworkplace standards
Drive innovation while maintaining consistency andcommercial sustainability
Manage budgets, food and labour costs, and procurementto protect profitability without compromising on quality.
About You
We are looking for a proven senior chef who brings:
Strong expertise in Vietnamese and South East Asiancuisine
Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchenleader in a high-volumehospitality environment
Experience managing multiple outlets or complex kitchenoperations
Experience delivering food for events and functions
The ability to lead, inspire and develop a largeculinary team
Strong commercial and operational understanding,including food costs, labour and kitchen controls
Experience working within 7-day operations
A passion for quality, consistency, presentation andexceptional guest experiences
Excellent communication, organisation and leadershipskills
A genuine interest in contemporary Asian cuisine and acommitment to innovation
What's On Offer
The opportunity to work alongside Luke Nguyen
A senior leadership role within Trippas White Group
The chance to lead the culinary direction of an iconicSydney venue
Culinary oversight of Botanic House and Farm CoveEatery
A dynamic multi-outlet operation with significant scopeto create and innovate
The prospect to lead and deliver exceptional eventsand functions
The opportunity to build, mentor and develop ahigh-performing culinary team
A supportive environment with one of Australia'sleading hospitality groups
If you are an accomplished chef ready to take the nextstep in your career and leadan exciting Vietnamese and South East Asian culinaryoperation, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Head Chef | Botanic House (New South Wales)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 New South Wales