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Chefs & Chef Supervisors – Full Time– Sydney Defence

Career Growth | Defence Hospitality | Leadership & Culinary Opportunities

- Full-Time Opportunities
- Roles located at Randwick Barracks
- Structured kitchen environments with ongoing training and support
- Career development and progression opportunities within Compass Group

Are you a passionate hospitality professional looking for your next opportunity?

We are seeking experienced a Chef and a Chef Supervisor to join our teams at Randwick Barracks. You'll work alongside experienced hospitality professionals, preparing quality meals, maintaining high culinary standards and contributing to exceptional dining experiences in a structured and rewarding environment.

Whether you're an experienced Chef step up into a lead role or a Chef keen to build and grow your skills with a collaborative team we want to hear from you

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare high-quality meals in a bulk cooking and catering environment
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
- Ensure quality, portion control and food presentation standards are met
- Support stock control, ordering and inventory management
- Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team
- Support meal services, functions and daily kitchen operations
- Assist with menu implementation and daily food production planning
- Promote a positive, safe and productive kitchen culture

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in commercial kitchens, catering or high-volume food production environments
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Reliable, professional and team-focused approach
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience highly regarded for Chef Supervisor applicants
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check (Defence clearance required for Chef Supervisor role)

BENEFITS

- Leadership and career progression pathways
- Ongoing training and professional development
- On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
- Employee discounts and perks
- Join one of Australia's leading food and support services organisations

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check. The Chef Supervisor and the Chefs positions are also subject to obtaining and maintaining the required Defence clearance.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.

Absorb the abundance. Ace Hotel Sydney seeks kind,



curious and industrious humans to join our team.

Ace Hotel Sydney is our first-ever spot in Australia, set in the verve of Surry Hills. Inspired by the neighbourhood’s vibrant rhythm, Ace Sydney is home to a bustling public Lobby alive nearly nightly with DJs and performers, a rebellious art program and sunken lounges just off the Lobby bar. We’ve also got three distinct restaurants led by culinary pro Isobel Whelan-Little: Kiln, featuring unique Australian ingredients; LOAM, our oasis for fresh, seasonal fare; and Good Chemistry, a day-to-night laneway café. Now all we need is you.

Joining our team means more than just working at one of Sydney’s iconic award-winning venues. It’s about becoming a key player in a community-driven, creative, and original team.

And that’s not all, enjoy attractive staff benefits, including:

- Tips
- Generous F&B; Discounts: 50% discount for you and your friends dining with you across all Ace Sydney food & beverage outlets (Kiln, Lobby, Loam, Good Chemistry) & most global Ace Hotel locations.
- Global Room Rate Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at most Ace accommodations worldwide for you, your friends & family.
- Retail Perks: Access special discounts on Ace retail products.
- Rewards: Gain access to our perks platform where you get discounts off major brands, retailers and entertainment experiences.
- Community Engagement: We encourage giving back to the community by providing dedicated paid volunteer leave for employees to support causes they care about.
- Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is our priority, with initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance, including access to a superior Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Convenience & Perks: Enjoy the benefit of discounted staff parking, making your commute easier and more affordable.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, passion, and a true love for food, backed by proven experience.

- Australian work rights are required for this position.
- Must have experience as a Head Chef or similar leadership role; experience within hotels is a bonus!
- Exceptional culinary skills, with a strong understanding of food preparation techniques and presentation.
- A passion for using local and seasonal ingredients, with a creative approach to menu development.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with excellent communication skills.
- Experience in managing food costs, inventory, and kitchen operations.
- Have solid communication skills, with a commitment to punctuality and reliability.

About the role

This role champions unforgettable culinary experiences with originality and flair, leading a skilled team across our multi-outlet space , which includes our café,



Lobby, hotel restaurant, events and in-room dining.

- Working full-time on a 5-day rotating roster consisting of AM, PM & weekend shifts.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring the highest standards of food quality.
- Manage and mentor kitchen staff through training and guidance to enhance their skills and development.
- Reporting to the Culinary Director, you will work collaboratively to create a cohesive dining experience that aligns with Ace brand values.
- Monitor inventory, manage food costs, and ensure the kitchen operates within the provided budget.
- Champion the recruitment and rostering needs, ensuring ample coverage and optimal guest experience.
- Write and communicate rosters in accordance with budget guidelines, ensuring compliance with Fair Work & the appropriate Award.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Support the development of a positive work environment by proactively promoting an inclusive and welcoming culture.

Ace Hotel acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land. As one of the oldest living cultures on earth, we celebrate their age-old connections to Country along with the knowledge, determination, patience and generosity of all First Nations people. Past, present and future, this is Aboriginal land.

Head Chef — The Nielsen, Shark Beach A harbourfront kitchen with no dinner service. You'll be home for most of them.

The Nielsen’s biggest day of the year is about four months away. Every summer, the whole of Sydney remembers Shark Beach at once. The kitchen you build between now and December decides whether that’s a good week or a bad one.

Why we’re hiring now

Nielsen Park was closed for three years. It reopened, and the trade came back harder than anyone expected. SRG is opening seven venues this year, which keeps pulling experienced people out of venues that are already trading. What the site needs now is someone who treats a hot Saturday in January as a planning problem solved in October.

What you own

- Food cost inside budget every quarter, with variances traced to their source in the same week they appear
- Kitchen labour matched to how the site actually trades, including the days when rain cuts covers by half before 9am
- A kitchen that runs to standard across The Kiosk, The Pavilion and The Beach Club on the days you aren’t there
- A sous chef who is ready to do your job by the end of the year
- Guest food scores that hold or climb, and a clean record on allergens
- Events up to 200 guests delivered without the day trade dropping a level

At 90 days: You know your food cost to the dollar and can explain every variance without checking. Prep lists and line checks are written down and followed, including by casuals. You’ve named your sous chef. You have a summer plan on paper.

At 12 months: Food cost and labour have held inside budget across four quarters, including summer

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📌 Chefs & Chef Supervisors – Full Time– Sydney Defence
🏢 Compass Group Australia
📍 Sydney