Head Chef – Lead, Innovate & Grow

Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for an opportunity to take full ownership of a kitchen, drive creativity, and grow your career? At Ricks Garage, we’re offering a competitive salary + a structured quarterly bonus system that rewards leadership, profitability, and excellence in operations.

This is more than just a Head Chef role—we’re looking for someone who wants to make a lasting impact, develop the team, and build a thriving kitchen culture. With the right leadership and results, this role has the potential to evolve into an Executive Chef position, offering even greater opportunities for growth and influence within the business.

What We Offer:

Quarterly Bonuses – Your hard work pays off—literally! Our quarterly bonus structure rewards up to 20% annually for performance across key areas that drive success in the kitchen
Pathway to Executive Chef – Take ownership of the role and build it into a long-term leadership position.
Creative Freedom – Design seasonal specials, influence the menu, and bring your ideas to life.
Strong Support System – Work alongside a passionate FOH & BOH team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Growth & Development – Opportunities to expand your leadership skills and grow with the business.

The Role

As our Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of the kitchen, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional food quality.
• Building & developing a strong kitchen team, fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency.
• Driving profitability through strategic menu planning, food cost control, and stock management.
• Ensuring high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and compliance at all times.
• Optimising kitchen workflows, from rostering to production schedules, to improve efficiency.
• Contributing to our creative food offerings through menu innovation and specials.

This is an opportunity to put your stamp on the role and shape the future of the kitchen, with a clear growth pathway toward an Executive Chef position.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume venue.
Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for team culture, menu creativity, and operational excellence.
Ability to manage budgets, food costs, and kitchen labour efficiently.
A long-term mindset with the drive to develop the role into an Executive Chef position.
Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance regulations.

Join Our Team!

If you’re ready to take full ownership of a kitchen, and be rewarded for your success, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for Rick’s Garage.