Head Chef

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 28th August 2026 and closes on 28th September 2026

If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.