Head Chef - Expressions of Interest

Omni Recruit · Sydney NSW 2000 · Full time
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Head Chef - Expressions of Interest

Omni Recruit
Sydney NSW 2000

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Full time

~$80k - $85k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead a high-volume restaurant kitchen, overseeing daily operations, consistent menu delivery and food safety compliance.
  • Manage food costs, gross profit, ordering, suppliers, stock, rosters and labour budgets.
  • Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff while working with venue management and head office on menus and growth.

  • Multiple venues - in the Group
  • Bring your creativity and leadership to a hands-on role

Expression of Interest – Head Chefs | Sydney

Why register your interest?

  • 💰 $80K–$85K + super, full-time opportunities

  • 👨‍🍳 Lead your own kitchen with a fast-growing Sydney restaurant brand

  • 📍 Opportunities across Haymarket, Newtown, Parramatta and Penrith

Top chefs, the wings are calling! 🍗

Omni Recruit is inviting experienced Head Chefs and strong Sous Chefs to register their interest in upcoming opportunities with an exciting Sydney restaurant group.

Since opening its first Darling Square venue in 2021, the business has grown into a popular destination for wings and cold beers, with venues now operating across Haymarket, Newtown, Parramatta and Penrith and Randwick.

As the group continues to grow, we're keen to connect with talented chefs who are ready to take ownership of a high-volume kitchen, lead a great team and be part of the next stage of the business.

What could you be doing?

  • Leading all aspects of kitchen operations, including people, product, profit and compliance

  • Delivering 14 house-made wing flavours and the full menu consistently across every service

  • 📊 Managing food costs, GP, ordering, suppliers and stock control

  • Building rosters and keeping labour costs on budget

  • Owning food safety, WHS requirements and kitchen audits

  • Recruiting, training and developing a high-performing kitchen team

  • Working closely with venue management and head office on menus, systems and business growth

What we'd like to see

  • Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a busy, high-volume venue

  • Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

  • NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate

  • Strong understanding of food costs, GP and kitchen financials

  • Leadership skills that build accountable, motivated and loyal teams

  • Full Australian work rights

What's on offer?

  • 💵 Salary guide of $80K–$85K + super

  • 🔑 The opportunity to take ownership of your own kitchen

  • 🚀 Potential to grow with an expanding Sydney restaurant group

  • 🤝 A chance to connect with us about current and future opportunities

Not looking for a kitchen to babysit? Neither are we.

If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who knows how to deliver great food, build strong teams and keep a busy service running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your Expression of Interest today and let's talk!

Consultant

connie@omnirecruit.com.au

Reference number: 295863
Profession:Hospitality, Tourism & TravelChefs & Cooks

Company: Omni Recruit
Date posted: 2nd Nov, 2026

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Skills

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CreativeExcellent communication skillsFood cost managementFood safetyGross profit managementHigh-volume kitchen managementKitchen auditsKitchen operationsLabour cost controlMenu executionOrderingRecruitmentRoster managementStaff trainingStock controlSupplier managementTeam leadershipWork health and safety

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii or iv in commercial cookery (or equivalent)Nsw food safety supervisor certificate

Perks & benefits

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Opportunity to take ownership of a kitchenPotential to grow with an expanding restaurant group

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