Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Sydney's CBD is getting a new luxury Modern Japanese fine-dining restaurant, scheduled to open in mid 2027 in a prestigious new development, and its owners, a group behind several award-winning restaurants, are inviting expressions of interest for the Head Chef position. The fit-out is being designed with an award-winning Japanese architect and master ceramic artisans, using ceramics and materials sourced from Japan.
Working with the Executive Chef, a fourth-generation Japanese chef from Osaka, the Head Chef leads the brigade, sets the culinary bar and helps establish the reputation. The group wants a leader who is confident yet humble, who values teamwork, gives every colleague dignity and respect and refuses to accept bullying or intimidation in the kitchen. Exceptional international candidates will be considered for visa sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and inspire a brigade that performs at a high level
- Work hand in hand with the Executive Chef on developing menus, new ideas and the execution of dishes
- Secure outstanding food quality and consistency, polished presentation and memorable guest experiences
- Take charge of all kitchen operations including sushi, robata, omakase, à la carte and private dining
- Control costs and profit: food, labour, purchasing, budgets, rostering and stock
- Hire, train and grow talented chefs with accountability and operational discipline, upholding the top standards for food safety, hygiene and workplace compliance
- Foster a positive kitchen culture grounded in professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect
Requirements & Eligibility
- A history of senior leadership at acclaimed premium Japanese dining restaurants, or at hospitality groups with international recognition
- Highly regarded: a background at renowned restaurants of comparable calibre
- Outstanding Japanese culinary knowledge combined with technical skill and an eye for detail
- A sound head for kitchen financial performance and for food and labour costs
- A track record of developing, motivating and keeping outstanding kitchen teams
- Communication, organisation and leadership of a high order, with a calm, composed, professional manner when pressure builds
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