Head Chef

About the role

You will be responsible for helping lead the day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining the quality and consistency of our food. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled kitchen professional to take on greater responsibility, work closely with the owner and existing team, and help take our kitchen to the next level.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team

• Maintain the quality, flavour and presentation of our existing menu

• Manage kitchen preparation and service

• Introduce new dishes, flavours and cooking techniques

• Assist with menu development and future concepts

• Help develop our catering menu

• Manage stock, ordering, portion control and food costs

• Reduce wastage and improve kitchen efficiency

• Help establish and maintain kitchen systems and procedures

• Train and guide other kitchen team members

About you

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef

• Experience in a Vietnamese, Asian or similar high-volume restaurant

• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese and Asian flavours, ingredients and cooking methods

• A passion for quality food and consistent execution

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• The ability to work independently and lead a team

• Experience with food cost, stock control and kitchen operations

• A positive, reliable and professional attitude

• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen

• Experience with catering, large-volume production or menu development is highly regarded

Benefits

• $90,000–$110,000 + super, depending on experience

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• An established restaurant with a loyal customer base

• A supportive management team

• Genuine input into menu and kitchen development

• Opportunity to develop our growing catering offering

• Opportunity to contribute to future concepts as the business grows

• A role where your experience and ideas will genuinely be valued