HEAD CHEF - CLAM BAR

Head Chef – Clam Bar | Sydney CBD

Lead one of Sydney’s most exciting restaurant kitchens.

Located at 44 Bridge Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Clam Bar is a New York-inspired seafood grill and steak focussed restaurant from the team behind some of Sydney’s most acclaimed restaurants. Known for premium seafood, charcoal-fired steaks, exceptional hospitality, and a high-energy dining room, Clam Bar has established itself as one of the city's standout dining destinations.

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and continue driving culinary excellence, consistency, and innovation.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume premium dining environment. You will oversee all kitchen operations, mentor and develop a talented team, and work closely with senior management to maintain the standards that have made Clam Bar one of Sydney's most sought-after restaurants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team

• Drive consistency, quality and execution across all services

• Manage food costs, labour costs and kitchen budgets

• Maintain best-practice food safety and WHS standards

• Oversee ordering, stock control and supplier relationships

• Recruit, train and develop chefs at all levels

• Contribute to menu development 

• Work collaboratively with restaurant management to deliver exceptional guest experiences

• Maintain a positive, professional and high-performance kitchen culture

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a premium restaurant environment

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Experience managing high-volume service without compromising quality

• Excellent knowledge of seafood, grill and premium produce-driven cooking

• Strong financial acumen including food cost and labour management

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills

• A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure

• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences

What We Offer

• Excellent salary package based on experience

• Work with one of Australia's most respected hospitality groups

• Genuine career progression opportunities across a growing portfolio

• Access to premium produce and industry-leading suppliers

• A supportive and ambitious leadership team

• Staff dining and group-wide benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of an award-winning venue

Why Join Clam Bar?

Clam Bar combines the energy of a classic New York steakhouse with Australia's finest meat, seafood and produce. The restaurant has earned a reputation for exceptional food, service and atmosphere, making it one of Sydney's premier dining destinations.

If you're an ambitious culinary leader ready to take ownership of a high-profile kitchen and help shape the next chapter of Clam Bar, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and leadership philosophy.