Salary: $120,000 – $150,000

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and profitability. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team while maintaining seamless communication with front-of-house management.Key responsibilitiesDesign, cost, and implement creative, high-quality bistro and function menus that align with current food trends and patron expectationsDrive kitchen profitability by managing food costs (COGS), labor budgets, and optimizing kitchen efficiencyRecruit, train, roster, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team cultureMaintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene (HACCP), and OHS standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environmentManage inventory, stock rotation,



and build robust relationships with suppliers to ensure premium product qualityAbout youProven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume pub, hotel, or premium bistro environmentStrong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior staff and managing successful kitchen teamsExceptional financial acumen with demonstrated experience in rostering, labor cost control, and meeting COGS targetsFull working rights in AustraliaRoster structured with guaranteed consecutive days off every weekCompetitive salary package for a kitchen leaderThe chance to put your stamp on an iconic Sydney venue and shape our culinary directionAbout usThe Cauliflower Hotel is an iconic, multi-level pub and community hub in the heart of Waterloo. Known for our vibrant atmosphere, premium bistro dining, and busy functions spaces, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences to our locals and visitors alike.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Chef (Sydney)
🏢 Cauliflower Hotel
📍 Sydney