About the Client

Our client is a leading hospitality venue with a reputation for combining innovative food with an award-winning drinks culture. Their venues are vibrant community hubs, known for fresh, approachable menus designed to pair perfectly with local craft beverages. This is a fast-paced, high-volume operation that thrives on creativity, consistency, and quality. Based in Canberra, you'll enjoy a city with a thriving food and events scene, excellent lifestyle balance, and easy access to the outdoors.

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead in a bustling kitchen at one of Canberra's most talked-about venues. Offering $90-110K (depending on experience), you'll oversee menu design, daily operations, and team leadership while ensuring consistency at volume. Perfect for a chef who thrives in a hands-on role, loves pairing food with great drinks, and wants to drive creativity and efficiency in a respected venue.

Position Description

Lead all aspects of kitchen operations across a high-volume venue

Design and implement seasonal menus to align with the venue's food philosophy

Manage and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen hands

Oversee cost control, COGs, and labor management to meet business targets

Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, and hygiene standards

Collaborate closely with FOH and management to deliver a seamless guest experience

Position Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume hospitality venue

Strong leadership and team development skills

Excellent understanding of food costing, rostering, and operational efficiency

Creativity and passion for pairing food with drinks in a modern, casual dining setting

Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced service environments

Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent)

Head Chef | $90-110K | Lead a high-volume kitchen, design menus, manage costs & inspire your team in one of Canberra's most dynamic venues.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, you can contact Rodd Pearce on 0458 422 418 for a confidential discussion about the position.

You can also check out our website for other available positions.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au