Head Chef

Full Time role | Laundy Hotel Group

Join Our Team as a HeadChef | The Mona Hotel - Mona Vale

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join the kitchen team at The Mona Hotel, in Mona Vale.

The Mona Vale Hotel is an iconic large-scale hotel in Mona Vale on Sydney's Northern Beaches

It has recently been revamped with rebranding and refurbishments to bring the pub back to its roots.

There are multiple kitchens running simultaneously, offering gastronomical pub classics, woodfired pizzas and baking.

The Head Chef must be motivated, creative and an energised person looking at growing our food offering to include gastronomical pub classics, woodfired pizzas and baking. Smoked brisket and ribs will also be a part of our offering later in the year. Under new owner/partnership management, Park House is embarking on a fresh new strategy to bring the hotel back to its Northern Beaches roots.

Be an integral part of the new exciting times at "The Mona'.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Head Chef at The Mona, you'll lead a team dedicated to delivering excellence in every dish.

You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Delivery of exceptional food and service, ensuring a high standard of consistency and quality
• Creating and managing seasonal menu changes
• Managing and delivering food concepts in line with our branding for special events and functions
• Ensuring that food costs and wages are meeting budget and achieving sale targets
• Conducting internal audits and remedying any issues of non-compliance or poor performance, enforcing stock management policies and procedures
• Responsible for growth, development and performance of the kitchen team

WHO ARE YOU:

As a driven, passionate, energetic, and focused individual you will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Minimum 3 years Head Chef experience in a high-volume, premium restaurant
• Committed to the best standards of food preparation and service
• Knowledge and experience of kitchen food safety systems
• Relevant skills for stocktaking and cost control
• Can work well under pressure and as a collaborative team player
• Excellent leadership with proven experience in leading large teams to support a thriving kitchen culture
• Effective communicator
• Ability to mentor and bring the best out of your team

If this sounds like you, apply today

The Laundy Story  

Four generations, countless beers poured, and a legacy built on good old-fashioned hospitality, that's the Laundy way. We kicked things off in 1945 with the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle and never looked back. Through grit, heart, and a knack for turning pubs into community icons, we've grown into one of NSW's most recognisable hospitality families. Today we have a diverse portfolio of 40+ venues that stretch from your trusty local, to boutique hotels and buzzy beachfront playgrounds. The heart of Laundy beats the same everywhere: Think Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, the Woolwich Pier, the Marsden Brewhouse, and beyond, where people gather, celebrate, commiserate and everything in between. From schooners at the local to spritzes by the sea, we've built a reputation for blending tradition with just the right splash of spunk.  

We vibe best with people who are:

• Accountable - Own it. Fix it. Nail it.
• Curious - Ask "why" and "what if" often.
• Collaborative - Because legends don't work alone.
• Driven - You hustle hard without losing your cool.

How to apply:

Click yes to Apply. If you're ready to trade boring kitchens for venues with personality and a team that's more family than colleagues, apply now. Just don't forget to bring your cover letter, we want to hear your story, not just your skills.  

Hot Tips for Your Cover Letter

• Tell us about your proudest dish or kitchen win, we love a good brag.
• Personality counts as much as plating skills (don't be afraid to let it shine).
• Keep it real: we'd rather your story than a stock standard template.
• And not the boring kind. Make it cheeky, make it clever, make us remember you.

We're all about people:

At Laundy Hotel Group, we know great hospitality starts with diverse voices and experiences. We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and abilities — including First Nations peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, our HR team would be happy to have a confidential chat to make sure you're comfortable and supported every step of the way. Drop us a line at

Our Acknowledgement of Country

We recognise the Garigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land and waters at Mona Vale. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.