Head Chef

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Flavours Catering and Events Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Ready to take charge in one of Sydney's most respected catering kitchens?

Flavours Catering + Events is seeking a Head Chef to lead our production kitchen and events culinary team. This is a hands-on, senior role for an experienced chef who is reliable, innovative, and ready to drive excellence in a high-performing, fast-paced catering environment.

This is not a restaurant or café kitchen — it's a unique opportunity to lead within a dedicated production kitchen and events setting, delivering outstanding food for high-end corporate and private events.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will be the most senior kitchen leader onsite, reporting directly to the Culinary Director, General Manager and Managing Director. You'll oversee our reliable, hardworking, and long-term kitchen team, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across all food production.

This is a hands-on role where you'll balance leadership with daily food production, prep, and dispatch, while also supporting menu development, staff training, and operational efficiency.

Schedule & Flexibility
  • Monday to Friday roster
  • Early starts 6am, finishing around 2–3pm
  • Flexibility required for occasional evening or off-site event service (approx per year)
What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading and motivating the kitchen team, setting the standard for quality and consistency
  • Overseeing daily food production, prep, and event dispatch
  • Innovating and contributing to menu development and seasonal updates
  • Driving efficiency in prep, kitchen organisation, and food safety compliance
  • Managing stock control, daily ordering, and cost efficiencies
  • Training, mentoring, and onboarding new team members
  • Attending and executing off-site events when required, working with FOH and operations teams
About You
  • Extensive experience as a senior chef in catering, production kitchens, or large-volume food environments (essential)
  • Proven leadership with the ability to inspire, train, and manage a team
  • Reliable, hardworking, and innovative — thrives under pressure with a solutions-first mindset
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Holds a NSW Driver's Licence and confident driving automatic vans
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required
  • Permanent residents preferred, sponsorship available for the right candidate after a qualifying period
Why Join Flavours?

Flavours Catering + Events is a family-owned and operated business with over 21 years in operation. We pride ourselves on our strong culture of respect, support, and teamwork, with a kitchen environment that's professional yet genuinely enjoyable to work in.

We also believe in fair pay and work-life balance. That's why:

  • Every hour you work is tracked and paid — no hidden overtime
  • Our Time-in-Lieu system ensures you can take back extra hours as leave or shorter weeks during quieter periods or in additional pay
  • You'll enjoy consistent early finishes and more balance in your life. No nights and minimal weekends

Other benefits include:

  • Exposure to high-end corporate and private events
  • Long-term career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive leadership and a reliable, long-standing kitchen team
  • Onsite staff parking at our Artarmon location
Apply Now

If you're a reliable, innovative, and hardworking chef ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit.

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