Working directly with the directors and senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of culinary operations, food direction and kitchen performance across a diverse portfolio of hospitality venues. You'll have the chance to influence the business at a strategic level while remaining connected to the kitchens, teams and customers who make hospitality special.

Key responsibilities

- Lead food quality, consistency and execution across multiple venues.
- Drive menu development, innovation and seasonal food direction.
- Recruit, mentor and develop head chefs and kitchen leaders.
- Manage food costs, supplier relationships, purchasing and waste.
- Establish strong kitchen systems, operational standards and food safety practices.
- Support new venue openings, acquisitions and concept development.
- Build a scalable culinary leadership structure to support future growth.
- Work collaboratively with operations and senior leadership to improve commercial performance.

About you

- Demonstrated experience leading multiple kitchens or large, high-volume hospitality operations.
- Strong commercial acumen and a thorough understanding of food costs and profitability.
- A passion for mentoring, developing and retaining great people.




- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- The ability to balance creativity with consistency and operational discipline.
- A hands-on, shoulder to shoulder approach and solutions-focused mindset.
- The ambition and capability to grow with an expanding business.

About us

Sycamore Group is one of Melbourne's fastest-growing independent hospitality groups, bringing together a collection of much-loved neighbourhood cafés, delis and food destinations. With 11 venues and an ambitious expansion plan for 2027, we're looking for an exceptional Executive Chef to help drive our next chapter.

- A senior leadership role within an established, expanding hospitality business.
- Direct access to the owners and genuine influence over business direction.
- The opportunity to shape culinary strategy, kitchen culture and future concepts.
- A diverse portfolio of venues with room for creativity and innovation.
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and capability.
- Long-term career development and opportunities as the group expands.

📌 executive chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Sycamore Group
📍 Melbourne