About the role

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for developing the kitchen operation from the ground up, with a role in developing the menu, establishing systems and standards, building your team and running the kitchen day-to-day. Area 51 Brewing is a brand-new craft brewery coming to the Lake Joondalup / Wanneroo area with a venue capacity of approximately 300–400 people, combining great craft beer, families, seriously valuable food and the American BBQ crowd. At the heart of the kitchen will be a 1000-gallon outdoor smoker built to put out some serious BBQ.

Key responsibilities
Run all aspects of the kitchen
Develop menus, recipes and specials
Build, train and manage the kitchen team
Staff rostering and scheduling
Food ordering, suppliers and stock control
Food costing, portion control and labour-cost management
Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation
Kitchen systems, procedures and organisation
Food safety and hygiene compliance




Work closely with brewery and venue management

About you
Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Experience running a busy commercial kitchen
Solid understanding of food costing, ordering and stock control
Menu-development experience
Ability to recruit, train and manage a team
Strong organisation and communication
Practical, hands-on approach and ability to stay calm during busy service
Experience with American BBQ, offset smokers or smoked meats is highly desirable

About us

Area 51 Brewing is a brand-new craft brewery coming to the Lake Joondalup / Wanneroo area. With a venue capacity of approximately 300–400 people, we're creating a destination combining outstanding craft beer, families, seriously good food and the American BBQ crowd.

📌 Head Chef Wanneroo
🏢 Area 51 Brewing
📍 Wanneroo