Head Chef

About the Role

With a loyal following, a busy kitchen, a passionate crew, and an excellent reputation we’re looking for a results driven, creative and operationally savvy Head Chef to lead and grow with us as we look to expand

With plenty of room for growth as we grow the business, you’ll lead a well-established and skilled kitchen team in delivering high-quality, seasonal pub food with heart. This is a role for a hands-on leader who understands the balance between creativity, consistency, and commercial performance. 

You’ll be working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to align the kitchen’s direction with our business goals. Bringing the team together around service, standards, and our values. A sharp eye for numbers, strong kitchen systems knowledge, and a genuine love of mentoring people are a must.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading a high-performing kitchen team with positivity, clarity and accountability
  
  
• Designing and delivering creative, consistent, seasonal menus in line with Goldy’s brand

• Accurate management of software programs resulting in accurate data and systems at all times 

• Managing stock, COGS, labour and supplier relationships to hit financial targets
  
  
• Overseeing compliance, hygiene, OH&S and council standards across BOH operations
  
  
• Inducting, training and developing team members – setting clear expectations and coaching for growth
  
  
• Contributing to venue strategy, marketing content, and special event planning
  
  
• Driving standards through systems, feedback and proactive leadership

• Creating and delivering high quality function food  

What You Bring

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen
  
  
• Strong leadership with a hands-on, calm and solutions-focused approach
  
  
• Exceptional food knowledge and passion for delivering pub food that excites
  
  
• Commercial acumen – confident with COGS, GP targets, staffing budgets and reporting
  
  
• Experience using software systems to manage inventory, financial reporting, rostering, and recipe costing tools
  
  
• An inclusive, team-first mindset and the ability to inspire and retain great people
  
  
• Relevant trade qualifications and food safety certification
  
  
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays