About the role

Looking for a Head Chef role with a better work-life balance? At Mash Brewing Swan Valley, our trading hours mean predominantly daytime shifts and little to no late nights.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. You’ll enjoy being on the tools during service while building a capable team, running an organised kitchen and delivering consistently good food. Working closely with our venue management team, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen’s day-to-day performance.

Our trading hours are Sunday–Thursday, 11 am–6 pm, and Friday–Saturday, 11 am–9 pm.

Key responsibilities
Lead the kitchen team and set the standard during service
Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency across regular dining and functions
Develop menus, specials and recipes that suit the venue and customers
Recruit, train, roster and develop kitchen staff
Manage food and labor costs against agreed targets
Oversee ordering, supplier relationships, stock takes and wastage
Use Restoke to manage recipes, costings and inventory
Maintain food safety, cleaning and workplace safety standards




Work closely with front of house and functions staff to plan and deliver smooth service

About you
Experience as a Head Chef in a busy venue, or solid senior kitchen leadership experience
Confidence leading a team through high-volume service
Proven menu planning, recipe costing and stock control skills
Proficiency in Restoke or a similar kitchen management system
A practical approach to labor management and kitchen organisation
Explicit communication, accountability and a positive leadership style

About us

Mash Brewing is an established Swan Valley brewery venue welcoming locals and visitors for outstanding beer, casual dining and celebrations. Our kitchen serves everything from relaxed weekday lunches to busy weekends and functions.

We’re growing and investing in our food offering, our team and the experience we give every guest. Our ambition is to be the best the Swan Valley’s has to offer, and we’re looking for a Head Chef who wants to help us get there.

📌 Head Chef Henley Brook (Australia)
🏢 Mash Brewing
📍 Australia