Mojo's Kitchen Bar and Bottle Shop is seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our dynamic team in the beautiful South West, Bunbury, WA. We are replacing a long term chef who has become part of our extended family, but decided to scratch his travel itch and tick off a few things on his bucket list!

About Us

We’re a vibrant and popular dining destination in the heart of our city, known for our quality cuisine, extensive award winning craft beer & wine selection, and warm hospitality.

We're a WAGFG Top 100 restaurant and are recognised nationally for our wine program. Our team deliver an exceptional customer experience in a casual/classy dining environment.

Location

Bunbury is the largest centre in regional WA, two hours south of Perth, blessed with clean beaches, a vibrant & diverse community and a country lifestyle with big city facilities. Fresh produce jumps from the ocean & paddocks into our kitchen every day. Fresh fish straight off the boat, lamb, pork & beef from farmer to plate and organic/biodynamic vegetables allow us to create inspiring dishes.

What we offer

A voice that will be heard

If you’ve got fresh ideas, passion and a vision to make something special happen. We’ve got your back

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary and relocation allowance

Generous discounts from our Bottle Shop

Christmas Bonus payments based on KPI success

About You

This full-time opportunity is perfect for a culinary professional with a deep respect for nature and a commitment to sustainability.

While we have a vision for our restaurant direction, we need a chef who wants to carve out a legacy for themselves. One that has ideas which inspire food that sparks conversation, invites people to come back for more, is admired by their peers and invites discussion.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for;

Crafting delicious sustainable dishes utilising our fresh local food resources

Overseeing all culinary operations that actively build our business

Maintaining innovative menus

Leading a solid long term team of dedicated kitchen staff (who are already in place in our kitchen)

What you'll be doing

Manage all aspects of the kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and staff supervision

Collaborate with the management team to create new and exciting menu items that showcase your culinary expertise and our ethos

Ensure consistent high-quality food presentation and taste in all dishes

Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards

Foster a positive and productive work environment for the kitchen team

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef (preferred)

We would consider a talented Sous Chef looking for their chance in the spotlight

Strong knowledge of food trends, preparation techniques, and menu development

Ability to use a nose to tail approach with all our proteins

Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of kitchen staff

Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with customers and share the stories behind the dishes and foster a connection with our diners

If you are an experienced and passionate Head Chef who is ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!