Head Chef

3 days ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia RICHMOND REPUBLIC Full time

About Us

We're an established and high-energy venue delivering modern pub cuisine, great team culture and consistent service. You'll be working with quality produce, motivated staff and a management team that values structure, creativity and operational excellence.

The Roles

Head Chef

  • Full ownership of kitchen operations: menu design, supplier & cost control, rostering, and food safety.
  • Lead and mentor the kitchen team, set standards, drive quality and profitability.
  • Oversee service delivery, maintain strong kitchen discipline and innovation in a busy pub environment.

Sous Chef

  • Support the Head Chef and lead by example during service shifts.
  • Manage consistency across dishes, supervise training and shift handovers.
  • Assist with stock management, cost control, food safety compliance and team performance.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience in a high-volume pub, bistro or kitchen environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, clear communication and ability to motivate a team.
  • Solid understanding of food cost, wastage, stock control and kitchen KPIs.
  • Excellent food safety knowledge and adherence to compliance standards.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays.
  • For Head Chef: ability to design menus, control budgets and lead kitchen strategy.
  • For Sous Chef: capability to drive service performance and assist leadership.
  • Must have full working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available.

What We Offer

  • Salary up to $80,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on role and experience.
  • Stable, supportive management team with clear growth opportunities.
  • A kitchen environment that balances structure with creativity.
  • A team culture that rewards quality, consistency and improvement.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter indicating which role you're applying for ("Head Chef" or "Sous Chef"). Highlight your relevant experience, leadership results and what you can bring to our kitchen.

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