We are hiring a Head Chef to lead one of Italian venues in Gosford.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established kitchen within a growing restaurant group known for quality, consistency, and strong team culture.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the full kitchen operation, leading a team, driving food quality, and maintaining strong cost control. This role suits a chef who enjoys both creativity and structure, and who can deliver consistently in a high-volume environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
Leading, training, and developing the kitchen team
Managing service to ensure quality and consistency
Menu input and seasonal updates aligned with our Italian concept
Stock control, ordering, and supplier management
Managing food cost, wage targets, and kitchen KPIs
Ensuring compliance with food safety and WHS standards

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Chef or solid CDP ready to step up
Experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens
Strong leadership and communication skills
Solid understanding of food cost control and kitchen systems




Passion for Italian cuisine (traditional or contemporary)
Reliable, organised, and hands-on

What We Offer
Competitive salary
Stable, long-term role within a growing hospitality group
Support from experienced owners and operational systems
Chance to contribute to menu development and business growth
A structured setting with clear expectations and support

About Us We are a multi-venue hospitality group focused on delivering high-quality Italian dining experiences. We invest in our people, systems, and growth, and we’re looking for a Head Chef who wants to grow with us.

Location: Gosford

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits
Employee discount
Free drinks
Free food

Ability to commute/relocate:
Gosford NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
How many years of Senior role expereince you have?

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef Gosford
🏢 casa-nova italian restaurant
📍 Gosford