About Us

CPTN Jack's is a premium waterfront restaurant located in Yaringa Harbour, Somerville, on the Mornington Peninsula. We deliver a relaxed yet elevated dining experience with a strong Mediterranean influence, fresh seasonal produce, wood fire cooking and warm coastal hospitality.

We are a tight knit team with a long term mindset, a positive culture, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our goal is to build a destination venue and a workplace where talented people stay, grow, and take pride in what we create together.

The Role

We are seeking a hands on Head Chef who is passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, team culture, and running a kitchen like a business. You will lead the kitchen, collaborate closely with management on menu direction, performance targets, and operational decisions, and play a key role in driving the venue forward.

This role requires strong communication, systems thinking, and a genuine commitment to building a united team culture. FOH and BOH operate as one at CPTN Jack's, and we want a chef who embraces shared success and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with calm, confidence, and high standards
• Develop seasonal menus with Mediterranean inspired flavours and woodfire focus
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Mentor and grow a committed kitchen team
• Work in partnership with front of house to ensure seamless service
• Manage ordering, stock, food safety, COGS, and labour within targets
• Support a culture of cleanliness, organisation, and respect

About You

• Proven Head Chef or senior Sous Chef ready for the next step
• Strong Mediterranean and produce driven food knowledge
• Confident with cost control, recipe costing, supplier management, and labour planning
• Understands budgets, food cost control and GP targets, financial accountability
• Collaborative mindset and able to work closely with management
• Calm leader who prioritises communication, structure, and culture
• Proud of your craft and motivated to grow a long term venue

What We Offer

• From 90,000 plus quarterly bonuses
• Shared tips
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative workplace
• Real creative input and menu direction
• A respectful, stable, long term team environment
• Waterfront location with a premium but relaxed service style
• Opportunity to grow with the venue as we continue to evolve

How to Apply

If you care about great food, culture, and delivering an outstanding dining experience, we would love to meet you.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Apply with your a cover letter and your resume.

We review all applications confidentially and will contact shortlisted candidates for an interview.