Head Chef
West Tradies | Dharruk, NSW
Are you a passionate chef who thrives on leading from the front? Do you enjoy creating outstanding food, developing teams, and making a genuine impact on a venue's dining experience?
West Tradies is seeking an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and help shape the future of our food offering. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have significant input into menu development, kitchen strategy, team leadership, and the overall dining experience for our members and guests.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive club that values quality, innovation, and community connection, whilst working from a brand-new renovated kitchen.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, efficient service, and a positive team culture. You will lead a small team, drive menu innovation, manage costs, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and presentation.
Leading, mentoring and developing kitchen staff
Creating and refining menus that showcase quality ingredients and seasonal produce
Managing food preparation, service delivery and presentation standards
Monitoring food costs, stock levels and supplier relationships
Maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
Driving a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
Working closely with management to support the venue's operational goals




Implementing efficient kitchen systems and procedures
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced kitchen leader with a passion for quality food and team development.
You will bring:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership position
Strong culinary skills across a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance requirements
Experience in food costing, budgeting and inventory management
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication and leadership capabilities
Current Food Safety Supervisor certification, or willingness to obtain
Experience within clubs, pubs, hotels or hospitality venues will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Lead the food offering of a growing community club
Work in a brand-new renovated kitchen with modern facilities
Competitive salary, professional development and career growth
Creative input into menus and food direction
Supportive team culture with strong leadership
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the club's future
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