Head chef/ kitchen manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Pocket pizza Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Here's a polished job ad you could use for your Pizza restaurant group on the Northern Beaches:

Senior Kitchen Manager – Pizza Restaurant Group (Northern Beaches and Lower north shore)

We're on the hunt for an experienced Senior Kitchen Manager to join our growing Pizza restaurant group on the Northern Beaches. This is a leadership role for someone who's passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to bring out the best in their team.

What you'll do:

  • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple busy venues
  • Lead, train, and motivate a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Manage stock, ordering, and cost control to achieve business targets
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards
  • Work closely with senior management to improve efficiency and drive growth

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum 3+ years experience in a senior kitchen management role (multi-site experience highly regarded)
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • A hands-on approach with a passion for producing top-quality pizza and Italian-inspired dishes
  • Proven ability to manage costs, rosters, and kitchen performance
  • Positive, proactive, and resilient under pressure

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary package + performance incentives
  • Opportunity to grow with a successful and expanding restaurant group
  • Supportive leadership team and a strong focus on staff development
  • A great working culture in one of Sydney's most vibrant food scenes

If you're a driven kitchen professional ready to take charge and help us deliver the best pizza on the Northern Beaches, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your

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