Head and Sous Chefs

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Head Chefs & Sous Chefs | Melbourne | Multiple Opportunities

JRM Hospitality is currently connecting with experienced Head Chefs and Sous Chefs across the Melbourne market for a range of current and upcoming opportunities.

JRM proudly works with premium restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, clubs, premium dining venues and new openings across Melbourne, with opportunities available for driven and experienced leaders looking to take the next step in their career.

Whether you are an established Head Chef, an experienced Sous Chef ready for greater responsibility, or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, we would love to connect and start a conversation with you.

The Roles

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing day-to-day kitchen operations
• Managing, mentoring and developing kitchen teams
• Overseeing service delivery, preparation and kitchen standards
• Menu development and seasonal menu changes
• Ownership and effective management of COG's
• Rostering and labour management
• Ordering, stock control and supplier management
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
• Working closely with front-of-house and senior management teams
• Supporting functions, events and high-volume trading periods
• Recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen staff
• Building a positive, structured and accountable kitchen culture

About You
We are keen to hear from candidates with experience as a:

• Head Chef
• Sous Chef
• Senior Sous Chef
• Executive Sous Chef
• Strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up

You will ideally bring:

• Strong experience within quality, high-volume or premium hospitality environments
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Solid understanding of food cost, labour and kitchen financials
• Strong organisation and service management ability
• Confidence training and developing junior chefs
• A hands-on approach to kitchen leadership
• Consistent attention to quality, presentation and food safety
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider management team

Our clients range from independent venues through to established hospitality groups, with opportunities available across different cuisines, venue styles, salary levels and locations throughout Melbourne.

If you are an experienced chef considering your next move, submit your resume to register your interest.

All applications and conversations will be treated confidentially.

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