An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Multi-Site Head Chef to join a rapidly expanding hospitality group in Victoria, Australia.
This senior leadership role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional with extensive experience in Indian cuisine and multi-site kitchen management.
Working closely with senior management, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistent food quality, operational excellence, menu innovation, and high-performing kitchen teams.
You will play a key role in developing culinary standards, improving kitchen performance, mentoring chefs, and supporting the company's continued growth.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Multi-Site Head Chef to join a rapidly expanding hospitality group in Victoria, Australia.
This senior leadership role is ideal for a passionate culinary qualified with extensive experience in Indian cuisine and multi-site kitchen management.
Working closely with senior management, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistent food quality, operational excellence, menu innovation, and high-performing kitchen teams.
You will play a key role in developing culinary standards, improving kitchen performance, mentoring chefs, and supporting the company's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead culinary operations across multiple restaurant locations
Develop, refine and standardise Indian fusion menus
Create and maintain recipes, preparation methods and portion standards
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and customer experience across all sites
Recruit, train, mentor and develop Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and kitchen staff




Conduct regular kitchen audits to maintain food safety and operational standards
Monitor food costs, labour efficiency, inventory and kitchen profitability
Implement and improve kitchen systems, workflows and operational procedures
Manage supplier relationships and assist with purchasing activities
Collaborate with senior management on menu innovation and seasonal offerings
Support new venue openings, kitchen set-up and staff onboarding
Work closely with operational teams to improve business performance
Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations and workplace health and safety requirements
Drive continuous improvement across all kitchen operations
Requirements & Eligibility
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior kitchen leadership position
Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Multi-Site Chef preferred
Strong expertise in authentic Indian cuisine and Indian street food
Proven experience managing multiple kitchen teams
Experience in menu development, recipe creation and standard operating procedures
Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen performance management
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP and compliance standards
Ability to travel between multiple work sites within Victoria
Passion for mentoring teams and developing future culinary leaders
Special Instructions
Sponsorship available for suitable overseas applicants.
Full visa sponsorship available under Australia Subclass ********* Employer Nomination.
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