The Prospect
We're partnering with a well-established, high-volume destination venue and historic homestead in Melbourne's west seeking a Head Chef to drive an exciting kitchen reset.
Forget ego-driven fine dining or massive, overly complicated menus that require a small army to execute.
This business is stripping back the noise to focus on what actually works: a tight, high-quality, crowd-pleasing menu, fast ticket times, pristine consistency, and a calm, well-oiled kitchen culture.
Leading a lean, dedicated team (including a CDP, Pizza Chef, and kitchen hands), you will take full operational ownership of the pass across restaurant service, casual local trade, and smaller boutique group functions.
What You'll Bring
3+ years as a Head Chef in a pub, bistro, club, or destination venue
Outstanding hands-on cooking skills across the pass, grill, pans, and prep




Proven commercial discipline—you know how to cost recipes properly, manage wastage, and build rosters that stick to budget
Calm, clear leadership style focused on coaching your team, maintaining strict food safety, and communicating directly with front-of-house
What's in it for You?
$90,*******,000 + superannuation
Bonus up to $10,000 p.a. tied directly to clear, measurable KPIs
Fixed Wednesday to Sunday roster with consecutive Mondays and Tuesdays off (plus lunch-only service coverage on Sundays)
Company laptop provided for admin, roster, and costing management
Strong operational backing from senior management with a mandate to simplify execution and run a disciplined, stress-free kitchen
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