Head Chef

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MinterEllison Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our Corporate Services team in our Sydney office. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring the Client Services kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our clients, visitors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the kitchen team to organise, prepare, and cook fresh, high-quality food and meals for boardroom meetings, events, functions, and internal café.
  • Be the Food Safety Supervisor and ensure all food safety obligations are met/exceeded.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the Client Services Team Leader and broader Client Services team to ensure service is delivered seamlessly.
  • Participate in planning meetings and maintain consistent communication on menu, dietary requirements, timing, and availability.
  • Design, plan, and write menus for events and functions, ensuring optimum variety and seasonality.
  • Elevate the Client Services team's capacity for premium events - such as chef-run interactive canape stations and fine dining degustation experiences.
  • Direct service periods for large events; running the pass and managing service requirements in conjunction with the Client Services Assistant Team Lead.
  • Ensure food costs are managed effectively within the approved pricing matrix.
  • Coach and mentor the kitchen team with decision making, innovation, efficient workflow, and service direction, upskilling, support in production, and dividing responsibilities across the team.
  • Effectively manage performance within the kitchen team, including informing the annual performance review cycle.
  • Coordinate resource requirements for events and functions, rostering of the kitchen team, including casual and agency temp staff, in line with firm policies.
  • Manage all maintenance of the kitchen, ensuring cleaning of kitchen and equipment to comply with health and safety standards.
About You
  • 4+ years' experience as a Head Chef, leading the day-to-day operations of a kitchen.
  • Fine dining experience with strong focus on the client and service excellence.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment delivering premium food and beverage offerings.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet changing requirements and needs.
  • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
  • Certificate IV in Kitchen Management desirable.
  • Food Safety Certificate.
Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing, and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial, and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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