Head Chef

Torquay VIC | $85,000 base | Full-time

Open Pantry Co. is recruiting a Head Chef for a well-established coastal brewery venue in Torquay.

This is a hands-on role leading a compact, well-run kitchen serving honest, well-executed food alongside excellent beer. The menu is set at group level — your job is to run a tight kitchen and deliver it consistently, every service. We’re after a strong, dependable Head Chef to lead the pass.

The role

You’ll lead a brigade of yourself plus two Chefs de Partie (with a third role coming), reporting to the Venue Manager. The focus is execution, consistency and operational discipline — not menu creation. Recipes and suppliers are handled at group level, so you can focus on running great service.

What you’ll own

- Consistent execution of an established, group-designed menu
- Daily kitchen operations — prep, service and pass




- Food safety and compliance standards
- Kitchen rostering and managing labour through seasonal demand
- Leading and developing your brigade

What you’ll bring

- Head Chef or strong senior Sous experience in a high-volume pub or comparable kitchen
- A reliable operator who runs a clean, consistent, well-organised section
- Solid grasp of food safety, rostering and cost control
- Calm under a busy service and able to hold standards through seasonal peaks
- Full working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

The offer Base salary $85,000, full-time. A well-supported kitchen with the recipes and supply chain handled at group level, so you can focus on running great service and leading your team.

📌 Head Chef (Torquay)
🏢 Open Pantry
📍 Torquay