Head of Culinary Operations

6 days ago


City of Whitehorse, Australia Ottolenghi Richmond Full time

Ottolenghi Richmond is a renowned group of restaurants and delis celebrated for its innovative, seasonal dishes and outstanding hospitality. As we prepare to launch our newest venue in Richmond, we are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and oversee a kitchen from the very beginning, design menus that showcase Ottolenghi's signature style, and contribute to the success of our new location.

We welcome applications from talented chefs with leadership aspirations, including Sous Chefs looking to take their next step or those seeking their first role as a Head Chef. If you're a passionate professional with a drive for culinary excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

As the Head Chef at Ottolenghi Richmond, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen, leading a talented team, and ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional dishes that reflect Ottolenghi's reputation. You will have the opportunity to develop menus, oversee kitchen operations, and guarantee that every dish meets our high standards. This key leadership role will play a vital part in the success of our new venue.

The Ideal Head Chef will:

  • Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
  • Develop and design seasonal menus that reflect the Ottolenghi ethos of creativity, quality, and bold flavours
  • Manage food costs, stock levels, and kitchen budgets
  • Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and supportive working environment
  • Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless dining experience for our guests
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Be a strong communicator with excellent leadership skills

What's in it for you:

  • Single day time shifts only, no late evenings
  • The chance to be part of a new and exciting Ottolenghi venue
  • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, or Primary Care Giver Parent Pay and Paternity Pay after 2 years of service
  • Health benefits package
  • 28 days holiday and pension scheme
  • Excellent training plan and career development opportunities
  • Monthly cooking demos, food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
  • A positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and internal progression
  • £500 Refer a Friend scheme (recruitment of other Head Chefs)


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