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 responsibilities

Design, cost, and implement creative, high-quality bistro and function menus that align with current food trends and patron expectations

Drive kitchen profitability by managing food costs (COGS), labor budgets, and optimizing kitchen efficiency

Recruit, train, roster, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture

Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene (HACCP), and OHS standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment

Manage inventory, stock rotation, and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure premium product quality

About you

Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume pub, hotel,



or premium bistro environment

Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior staff and managing successful kitchen teams

Exceptional financial acumen with demonstrated experience in rostering, labor cost control, and meeting COGS targets

Full working rights in Australia

- Roster structured with guaranteed consecutive days off every week
- Market-competitive salary package for a kitchen leader

The opportunity to put your stamp on an iconic Sydney venue and shape our culinary direction

About us

The 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.

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📌 Head Chef (Sydney)
🏢 Cauliflower Hotel
📍 Sydney