266 King St, Newtown, NSW, ****, AUSTRALIA
Odd Culture Group is looking for an experienced and passionate
Head Chef
to lead the kitchen at one of our bistro venues in Sydney.
We're looking for someone who loves great food, takes pride in running a well-organised kitchen and understands that a successful kitchen is about more than what's on the plate. It's about building a strong team, maintaining consistency, managing costs and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work.
This is an opportunity for a confident, hands-on chef who wants to take ownership of their kitchen, bring ideas to the table and make their mark within an independent hospitality group.
What you'll do
Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, from preparation through to service
Develop and deliver a menu that reflects the venue's identity, focusing on quality, flavour, seasonality and consistency
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and execution
Lead, train and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and accountable kitchen culture
Manage food costs, GP, ordering, stock control and wastage
Plan rosters and manage kitchen labour in line with business needs
Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
Work closely with venue management to drive performance and deliver a excellent guest experience
Establish effective systems and procedures to keep the kitchen running smoothly
Bring fresh ideas and continuously look for ways to improve the food offering and kitchen operations
About you
Have previous experience as a
Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step
Have a strong background in quality restaurants, bistros or similar hospitality venues




Are confident leading a kitchen team through busy services
Have a genuine passion for food, produce, menu development and consistent execution
Understand food costing, GP, stock management, ordering and labour control
Are organised, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership of results
Know how to develop people, set expectations and build a strong team culture
Stay calm under pressure and lead by example
Take pride in maintaining high standards without losing sight of the bigger picture
Bring a collaborative attitude and enjoy working closely with the wider venue team
About us
Odd Culture Group is an independent,
pokie-free hospitality group
behind venues including The Old Fitz, Bar Bruno, Bistro Grenier, The Duke, Pleasure Club, Razz Room, The Imperial Hotel and more.
Our venues each have their own identity, from neighbourhood pubs and European-style bistros to Italian osterias, cocktail bars and live music destinations.
We're growing, evolving and always looking for good people who want to make their mark. We value people who take pride in what they do, support their teams and are keen to keep learning and improving.
The opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen and shape its food offering
A group that values creativity, quality and genuine hospitality
The chance to work with different concepts and learn across a diverse collection of venues
Opportunities to develop your career as the group continues to grow
Screening Questions
Do you have experience in a similar role?
Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
Describe your customer service experience
Do you have a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)?
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