Hotel Ravesis is revitalising its food identity, bringing an exciting new Spanish/Iberian culinary experience to the dining room on the upper floor of our iconic beachside hotel in Bondi Beach. With a focus on bold flavours, fresh seafood, and creative street food-inspired snacks, we are looking for a Head Chef to lead this exciting new culinary direction.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef with a deep understanding of Spanish/Iberian cuisine to take the reins and develop a menu that perfectly complements the vibrant beach precinct and lively atmosphere of our bars. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new dining concept from the ground up.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute an innovative Spanish/Iberian menu with a strong seafood focus and street-food/snack elements
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in food quality
• Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and supplier relationships to ensure profitability
• Lead, train, and develop a dynamic kitchen team
• Create and manage staff rosters to ensure smooth service
• Maintain impeccable kitchen organisation and hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For:

• A deep passion for and expertise in Spanish/Iberian cuisine
• Strong culinary leadership experience, with a track record of menu development and kitchen management
• Knowledge of cost control, rostering, and operational efficiency
• A balance of creativity and classical grounding in Spanish and Iberian cooking
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment

Why Join Us?

• Lead an exciting new restaurant concept in one of Sydney’s most iconic locations
• Creative freedom to shape the menu and culinary direction
• Be part of a vibrant and dynamic hospitality team
• Competitive salary, Career development opportunities, KPI bonus incentives that are realistic and achievable

If you’re an experienced and passionate head chef, or sous chef ready to grasp a career-defining role, we want to hear from you!