Head Chef

From a recruiter's point of view, this Head Chef brief in Sydney, NSW is about one thing: a chef who can open a kitchen, not just keep one ticking over. The venue is a new 90-seat neighbourhood bar with a steak and seafood menu, an open kitchen and a lively bar, in a casual setting by the beach.

The employer wants proof of senior kitchen leadership in busy venues, a genuine feel for good local produce and a head for numbers. The launch menu is still in development, so candidates who can point to menus they have created or reworked will stand out. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

To get noticed, tailor your English CV to the duties listed here: menu development, hiring and training a brigade, ordering and food cost. Lead with results you can back up at interview, then match your head chef CV to this steak and seafood brief in Build AI CV.

• Take charge of kitchen operations as a whole
• Lead the kitchen team day to day
• Finalise the launch menu and keep developing it, with grilled steaks, seafood and house-made sauces at its core
• Recruit and train a brigade, and inspire it to perform at a high level
• Manage ordering, food costing and prep systems, and build relationships with suppliers
• Push for quality, consistency and efficiency in every service

• A proven Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef who has spent 5+ years in fast-paced venues
• Passion for cooking, with a love of premium local ingredients
• Leadership that motivates, mentors and builds team culture, together with strong financial and operational acumen
• Able to start immediately and keen on a ground-up build