Head Chef

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Ready to take charge in one of Sydney's most respected catering kitchens?
Flavours Catering + Events is seeking aHead Chefto 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
AsHead Chef, you will be the most senior kitchen leader onsite, reporting directly to theCulinary 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 Fridayroster
Early starts6am, finishing around 2–3pm
Flexibility required for occasional evening or off-site event service (approx. 6 - 8 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 aNSW Driver's Licenceand confident driving automatic vans
Food Safety Supervisor Certificaterequired
Permanent residents preferred, sponsorship available for the right candidate after a qualifying period
Why Join Flavours?
Flavours Catering + Events is afamily-owned and operated businesswith 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
OurTime-in-Lieu systemensures 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 areliable, innovative, and hardworking chefready 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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