Heritage walls. Neon nights. A kitchen waiting for its next Head Chef.

Redcape Hospitality has recently taken over Arthouse Hotel, a heritage-listed Pitt Street venue that began life in 1836 as the School of Arts. Today, it brings together bars, dining, functions and events across multiple levels in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

With an updated menu and a solid focus on events and activations, we’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead every food offer across the venue. You’ll work alongside the venue leadership team and our Executive Chefs to deliver exceptional food and extraordinary guest experiences, while building a kitchen where people learn, feel supported and perform well.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

Be trusted to make decisions and have a voice in the venue’s leadership team

Count on the backing of Redcape’s Executive Chefs and Head of Food

Bring your ideas to the menu table and put your own touch on seasonal dishes

Negotiate a salary package that reflects your experience

Opportunities across an established, growing group of 50+ venues

Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, plus 10% off bottle shop purchases across Redcape

What you’ll do

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across all venue food offers

Collaborate with Executive Chefs on menus that support Redcape’s food direction

Keep quality, presentation and timing right from pass to table

Help your team grow, feel valued and take pride in what they do

Manage food costs, labour, stock and revenue targets

Maintain food safety, WHS and compliance standards, and act on guest feedback

What we’re looking for

3–5 years as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen, including functions and events, with a record of meeting budgets

Pride in your food and a collaborative approach to working with front of house

A leader who brings out the best in people and builds a team that enjoys working together





Confidence using technology to organise, report and communicate with the wider team;
(Training in Cooking the Books is provided)

A commercial cookery qualification (Diploma preferred) and current food safety certification

Availability across a mix of shifts, including weekends and key event periods

About Redcape Hospitality

It’s our people who make Redcape what it is: over 2,000 across 50+ venues, taking pride in great hospitality and looking out for each other. We invest in our people and promote from within, and we’d love you to grow with us.

At Redcape Hospitality our purpose is to enrich our communities through extraordinary hospitality experiences. Our culture sets us apart. Our values-aligned people are our greatest asset and our competitive edge.

Operating a diverse portfolio of hospitality venues, the Redcape Hospitality team leads more than 50 pubs spanning Australia's east coast. From vibrant Townsville in the north to scenic Bendigo in the south

We empower growth through our people, who deliver the extraordinary for our customers every day. We’re looking for customer-obsessed people who share our values of care, collaboration and courage. Want to join our team? Check our job ads to explore how we can grow together.

At Redcape Hospitality our purpose is to enrich our communities through extraordinary hospitality experiences. Our culture sets us apart. Our values-aligned people are our greatest asset and our competitive edge.

Operating a diverse portfolio of hospitality venues, the Redcape Hospitality team leads more than 50 pubs spanning Australia's east coast. From vibrant Townsville in the north to scenic Bendigo in the south

We empower growth through our people, who deliver the extraordinary for our customers every day. We’re looking for customer-obsessed people who share our values of care, collaboration and courage. Want to join our team? Check our job ads to explore how we can grow together.

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📌 Head Chef | Arthouse Hotel (Sydney)
🏢 Redcape
📍 Sydney