Head Chef

Head Chef

Recruitment Innovations | Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted 4 days ago

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Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position


Job Description


Little Jack Horner is currently recruiting for experienced and a qualified Head Chef for their venue at Coogee NSW 2034. The successful candidate will need to:



  • Mise-en-place preparation and freshness.

  • Ensuring that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.

  • Cooking and service of food according to the restaurant’s quality and service standards.

  • Training of kitchen staff as directed by Chef-in-charge.

  • Safety and cleanliness of all kitchen and food storage areas.

  • Ensuring high levels of kitchen team performance.

  • Contributing to creating a harmonious environment amongst all staff within the restaurant

  • To deputise in the Head Chef’s absence and take charge of the kitchen when directed to do so.

  • Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes.

  • Ensuring that all dishes reach the hot plate or passe correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the correct serving dish in the prescribed manner.

  • Ensuring that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.

  • Supervising members of the kitchen team who are responsible to you.

  • Ensuring that junior chefs and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance.

  • Helping to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff and within the kitchen.

  • Receiving and safe storage of food.

  • Assisting with regular stock takes.

  • Receiving, recording and accounting for supplies and deliveries.

  • Maintaining restaurant cost control systems as they affect your area of responsibilities.

  • Following correct hygienic food handling practices.

  • Following the restaurant’s regular cleaning and waste disposal practices.

  • Optimising the use of restaurant resources: food, energy, labour, water.

  • Using safe work practices and supporting others to use them.

  • Being fully aware of the venue’s Fire Safety Procedures and Health & Safety regulations.


Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition.



  • Participating in team meetings.

  • Attending training courses and seminars as and when required.

  • Carrying out other duties typically expected of the position as required from time to time.


Skills & Attributes:



  • Must have 3 years’ experience as a Chef

  • Diploma in Commercial Cookery or related Qualification

  • OH&S awareness

  • Food Handling and RSA certificates required


Salary range inclusive of Superannuation is $95,000 – $110,000pa commensurate with experience Full-time Positions available Applications open on 3rd November 2026 and closes on 3rd December 2026.


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