Exciting Head Chef role leading a fast-paced oceanfront dining destination known for modern Australian cuisine and top-quality produce.
Relocate to Central Coast!
About the Venue
Some kitchens are built around hierarchy. Others are built around craft.
This restaurant sits within a stunning waterfront precinct overlooking one of the most picturesque oceanfront settings in New South Wales. The venue itself is large, vibrant and consistently busy, welcoming guests for long lunches, celebrations and evening dining throughout the week.
Over time it has become one of the region’s most recognised dining destinations, offering an upmarket restaurant experience with a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.
You will be joining an established kitchen environment supported by prep teams and professional cleaning staff, allowing the culinary team to focus on producing consistently high-quality food.
This role suits a chef who still enjoys being on the tools, guiding the team, teaching technique and leading service from the front.
Responsibilities include:
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Leading and mentoring the kitchen team in a high volume restaurant environment
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Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across all services
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Working closely with senior leadership on menu execution and seasonal updates
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Training and developing chefs across all sections of the kitchen
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Monitoring kitchen standards, prep quality and service flow
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Managing ordering, supplier relationships and kitchen inventory
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Overseeing rostering, labour management and kitchen organisation
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Maintaining strong food safety and operational standards
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Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maintain profitability
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Leading service periods while supporting the team across sections when required
About You
You are an experienced Head Chef with a strong culinary foundation and a passion for leading kitchens.
You have a background in well-regarded restaurants where quality, technique, and consistency are paramount. You understand the discipline and structure required to operate a busy kitchen while consistently maintaining high culinary standards.
Most importantly, you are the kind of chef who leads by example. You are present during service, engaged with the team and passionate about developing chefs and maintaining a disciplined, professional kitchen.
You Bring
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Experience working as a Head Chef within a high volume restaurant environment
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A modern Australian background with a strong classical culinary foundation
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop kitchen teams
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Confidence managing kitchen operations including ordering, rostering and service management
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A calm, organised leadership style during busy service periods
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A genuine passion for quality ingredients and consistently excellent food
What’s On Offer
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Salary $130K to $150K + Super depending on experience
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Potential sponsorship available for the right candidate
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Work within a professional, well-structured kitchen environment
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High quality equipment and well maintained kitchen facilities
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Tips and strong team culture
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Opportunity to work with a well established hospitality group
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Lifestyle location with services finishing earlier than many city venues
Why This Role
Opportunities to lead kitchens within large, established restaurants are rare, particularly venues that combine strong volume with premium dining standards.
This role offers the chance to step into a respected dining destination, lead a professional kitchen team and play a key role in maintaining the culinary standards that guests have come to expect.
For the right chef, this is an opportunity to lead from the front, develop a high-performing team, and contribute to a venue that consistently draws guests from across the region.
Confidentiality Notice
This advertisement has been intentionally written to maintain discretion for the client. Full venue details and location will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
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