Head Chef | The Town
Ausvenueco · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Leading kitchen team
- Managing operations
- Training staff
What they ask for
Experience as a Head Chef or similar leadership role; confident kitchen leader; hands-on, reliable, organized; menu costing expertise; compliance-driven with food safety focus.
- Manages people
About the job
The Town is looking for a Head Chef to lead the team across a unique, multifaceted venue in the heart of town.
Spread across two levels, The Town is home to Original Sin, Fat Eddies and Kong, with two kitchens and a range of food and service styles. It’s an opportunity to step into a leadership role, bring the team together and make your mark across a busy, varied operation.
About the role
- Lead the kitchen team across two kitchens and multiple food concepts
- Set the standard for food quality, presentation and service
- Support and develop the team through clear direction and hands-on training
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control and food safety
- Work closely with the venue leadership team to keep service running smoothly
- Build a positive, energetic and accountable kitchen culture
About you
- Ready to take the next step into a Head Chef role, or bring experience from a similar leadership position
- A confident kitchen leader who leads from the front
- Hands-on, reliable and focused on getting things done
- An energiser who can motivate and support the team
- Organised and comfortable working across a varied, fast-paced venue
- Menu costing expertise with a focus on wastage control
- A compliance-driven approach with a focus on food safety and quality
Why join us?
- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
- Lead a team across three distinct venue concepts
- Work in a central location with a varied kitchen operation
- Staff discounts across New Venue Co. venues
- Career development opportunities across the group
If you’re ready to step up, lead from the front and help drive the kitchen forward, we’d love to hear from you.
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