Head Chef

Woods & Co Recruitment have partnered with one of Melbourne’s highly regarded hospitality groups in search of a passionate Head Chef to take the reins of a thriving wine-focused venue.

This is a rare opportunity to put your stamp on a well-established venue and shape the brand’s next chapter. Working alongside a hospitality-driven leadership team, you'll have the creative freedom to influence menu direction, champion seasonal produce and elevate every aspect of the culinary experience. From driving innovation in the kitchen to mentoring and inspiring your team, you'll play a pivotal role in defining the venue's future and delivering unforgettable experiences for guests.

What’s in it for you?

• $90,000 - $95,000 + Super.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy to shape the culinary direction and BOH operations.
• Join a respected and scaling hospitality group. 
• Supportive ownership team that values innovation. 
• Work with premium produce and a strong food and wine program. 
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

What do you do?

• Lead all BOH kitchen operations and service standards.
• Develop seasonal menus that align with the venue's concept.
• Manage food cost, labour cost and kitchen budgets.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and OH&S requirements.
• Maintain exceptional consistency, quality and presentation.
• Manage supplier relationships and stock control.
• Foster a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.

What do you need?

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong experience with Italian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing kitchen teams.
• Solid commercial acumen with experience managing food and labour costs.
• Passion for quality produce, seasonality and delivering exceptional food.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen best practices.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• ​​​​​​​Kat on 04•• ••• 930 or [email protected] 

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.