Ciel Restaurant & Bar is looking for an ambitious, creative and people-focused Head Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter.

Located in Norwest, Ciel is an established rooftop restaurant with big ambitions. We're striving to become one of the best restaurants in Western Sydney and to be recognised as the leading dining destination in the Hills District.

We're looking for an experienced chef who is passionate about food, leadership and developing people, and who wants to make a genuine impact on the direction of an established restaurant.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of our kitchen, shape our culinary identity and work closely with management to take Ciel to the next level. Our Head Chef position has remained unchanged since opening, and we're now looking for the right person to bring fresh ideas, new energy and a clear vision for the future.

The Prospect

This role is about much more than running a service. We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, develop a strong kitchen team and continually improve the quality and consistency of what we deliver.

You'll have full autonomy over our seasonal menu curation, giving you the freedom to develop dishes, explore new ideas and establish a culinary direction that reflects your own style and ambition while aligning with Ciel's identity.

You'll also have the support of an owner who genuinely understands the demands of the kitchen. Josh Mason brings international experience as a chef and is actively invested in helping develop the people within the business.



This means you'll have access to valuable industry knowledge, mentorship and guidance from someone who understands the creative, operational and commercial sides of running a successful restaurant.

We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership of their kitchen while having the opportunity to learn, grow and work alongside experienced hospitality professionals.

We're open to candidates who are currently working as a Head Chef or Sous Chef, provided they have the experience, leadership ability and ambition to take ownership of this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Menu development and creativity: Take ownership of seasonal menu changes, from concept and development through to implementation.
- Team leadership and development: Build, mentor and develop a motivated kitchen team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Service standards: Drive consistency, presentation, timing and execution across every service.
- Kitchen operations: Oversee food preparation, ordering, stock control, wastage, food safety and kitchen organisation.
- Commercial performance: Manage food costs, portion control and kitchen profitability without compromising quality.
- Collaboration: Work closely with restaurant management and ownership to improve the overall guest experience and strengthen Ciel's reputation.
- Continuous improvement: Challenge existing processes, identify opportunities and bring fresh ideas to the kitchen.

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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