Job Description

Head Chef

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

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

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This is a hands-on role leading a compact, well-run kitchen serving honest, well-executed food alongside great 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.

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The role

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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 outstanding service.

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What you'll own

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- Consistent execution of an established, group-designed menu
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- Daily kitchen operations — prep, service and pass
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- Food safety and compliance standards
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- Kitchen rostering and managing labour through seasonal demand
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- Leading and developing your brigade
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What you'll bring

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

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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