Head Chef - Richmond RAAF Base
Lead and support a professional kitchen team at Richmond RAAF Base in Western Sydney
Combine hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership responsibilities
Enjoy excellent work-life balance with weekday, daytime shifts
Close to public transport
Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia.
We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Head Chef
to join our team at
Richmond RAAF Base
.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high culinary standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences in a structured environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and support kitchen team members during daily operations
Prepare high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and functions
Oversee food preparation, presentation and portion control standards
Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
Assist with menu implementation and daily food production planning
Support stock control, ordering and inventory management
Train, coach and develop team members
Ensure a positive and productive kitchen culture
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE




Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Strong people management and leadership experience, with the ability to maintain high standards
Solid financial understanding and reporting capability
Experience in bulk catering or high-volume food production environments
Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office skills
In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Reliable, professional and customer-focused approach
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
BENEFITS
Full-time leadership prospect
Weekday position with daytime shifts
Training and ongoing professional development
Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
Close to public transport
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.
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📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Compass Group Pty
📍 New South Wales