Head Chef
$95,000 + 12% Super
Based in Swanbourne / Private school
Dynamic Leadership Opportunity
Free onsite parking
Predominantly Monday to Friday, maximum 44 active working weeks per year.
Stand down paid through shut down periods
Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education.
Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.
The Position
In this key leadership role, you will take hands on ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front and setting the standard across all areas of food production.
Your focus will include:
Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse kitchen team
Driving consistency, quality, and presentation across all services and events
Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimize food wastage
Compliance with HACCP principles, hygiene and brand standards
Supporting the high-quality delivery of the day to day and events
Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production across residential, functions and retail catering for ****+ students and staff
Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS
Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
The Person




We are looking for financially minded leader who brings both culinary creativity and discipline:
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment
Bring positive energy to the team
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Be financially proactive, including managing food cost, margins, and overall kitchen performance
Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and WHS requirements
Genuine passion for developing and leading high-performing teams
Calm, solutions-focused approach in a busy setting
Minimum Cert.
III Commercial Cookery + Food Safety Supervisor
Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams
Solid understanding of allergen management, food safety and infection control
Available to work Monday to Friday, with some weekend availability for events during the year
* A current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain is a requirement of this role
The Benefits
On site parking
Paid stand down during holiday periods
Predominantly Monday to Friday roster
Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
Access to 100+ retail discounts
12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
Access to a wide variety of training & development
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