Job Description

The Opportunity n
nWe 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.n
nForget 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.n
nLeading 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.n
What You'll Bring n
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- 3+ years as a Head Chef in a pub, bistro, club, or destination venue
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- Outstanding hands-on cooking skills across the pass, grill, pans, and prep
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- Proven commercial discipline you know how to cost recipes properly, manage wastage, and build rosters that stick to budget
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- Calm, clear leadership style focused on coaching your team, maintaining strict food safety, and communicating directly with front-of-house
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What s in it for You? n
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- $90,000-100,000 + superannuation
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- Bonus up to $10,000 p.a. tied directly to clear, measurable KPIs
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- Fixed Wednesday to Sunday roster with consecutive Mondays and Tuesdays off (plus lunch-only service coverage on Sundays)
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- Company laptop provided for admin, roster, and costing management
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- Solid operational backing from senior management with a mandate to simplify execution and run a disciplined, stress-free kitchen
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📌 Head Chef (Melbourne)
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