Head Chef - Firehouse Hotel

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large Sydney based hotel group which encourages career growth opportunities.

Australian

Hotel and Brewery is part of the Sonnel Hospitality Group which owns and operates 19 venues throughout Sydney. Whilst we have been established in the hotel industry for more than 30 years, we are always looking to increase our hotel portfolio, thus ensuring on-going career development and promotion, for those employees that display positive intent, respect and a willingness to learn.

Join the Firehouse Hotel North Sydney as our Head Chef and take the lead in a fast-paced, community-focused venue known for great food and hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team, and drive a high-quality food offering while maintaining excellent standards across service, safety, and profitability. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a busy workplace and is ready to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

As a group, we pride ourselves on being great humans to work with. Everything we do is underpinned by our values – Respect, Positive Intent, Enthusiasm and being Exceptional.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

- Manage and inspire a team of passionate chefs and kitchen staff
- Create and implement creative, seasonal menus that showcase the best local and seasonal produce
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food handling regulations
- Team oriented approach to management with a mindset of open communications
- Capable of building and managing relationships with multiple departments, key stakeholders & customers




- Confident in 'managing up' and influencing teams
- Excellent communication; written and verbal
- Monitor kitchen operations, inventory, and budget to maximise efficiency and profitability
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer experiences
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance and improve culinary offerings

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Chef in a high volume, fast-paced, multifaceted venue
- Formal culinary training and qualifications, such as a certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery
- Demonstrated expertise in a range of cooking styles and techniques
- Excellent time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team

WHAT WE OFFER:

- A competitive salary package
- Ongoing leadership development and succession planning support.
- The opportunity to lead a landmark venue in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions.
- Genuine career progression within a forward-thinking, values-led hospitality group.
- A supportive, high-performing team culture where your impact is recognised and celebrated.
- On-site Parking

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply now. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the opportunity: [email protected]

Please note: We kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling or visiting our head office directly regarding job opportunities. All applications must be submitted through the official recruitment process outlined in this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Head Chef -Firehouse Hotel (North Sydney)
🏢 Sonnel Hospitality
📍 North Sydney