Head Chef

10 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia The Tradies Canberra Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

The Tradies is a place to belong. We're a proud community valuing our people and customers at our core. This is where our goals and objectives stem from. We strive for all of our people to grow and develop their skills for a successful career in the hospitality industry and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef
 to lead our kitchen team. This is a senior leadership role suited to a Head Chef with proven experience managing busy à la carte kitchen teams, with a strong understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and a passion for developing people and creating great food.

Working closely with the 
Food & Beverage Manager
, you'll take ownership of the kitchen's performance, ensuring quality, consistency, and inspire a culture built on professionalism, accountability, and pride.

Day-to-day focus:

  • Lead, coordinate, and motivate kitchen staff during prep and service to ensure efficient and consistent operations
  • Manage kitchen rosters and timesheets, ensuring appropriate coverage and smooth daily operations
  • Take responsibility for food ordering, stock rotation, and cost control
  • Mentor and develop chefs, cooks and apprentices through hands-on training and regular feedback
  • Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and quality control
  • Uphold and model strict WHS, food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
  • Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager to plan menus, deliver objectives, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Minimum 10 years' cooking experience and 3+ years in a Head Chef role within a busy à la carte or high-volume kitchen.
  • Demonstrate proven leadership and people management skills with a collaborative approach
  • Show strong financial understanding, including cost control, budgeting, and wastage management
  • Be passionate about food, innovation, and delivering consistently high standards
  • Have excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills under pressure
  • Possess a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance requirements

Why you'll want to work with us:

  • Understanding and supportive management
  • An organisation that values personal and career development
  • Your ideas and opinions will be heard and genuinely considered
  • Competitive salary (plus staff meals, discounted gym membership, and free parking)

Roster expectations:

  • 38-hour per week roster
  • Being present at the business at key times during restaurant operation, which will include working split shifts, weekends and public holidays.

To be considered for this role you must include a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should outline how you will contribute to the objectives listed above.

Australian work rights are required for this position.

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