Head Chef

Who We Are

Waxflower is an internationally recognised wine and listening bar that offers a unique experience by combining terroir-focused wines, innovative zero-waste cocktails, a seasonally driven menu, and a dynamic atmosphere centred on music. 

We care deeply about supporting our people and championing a modern, diverse, and balanced work culture. Our highly skilled team plays a crucial role in our growth and is valued as essential to our business's success. 

Who We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated experience and references as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in acclaimed wine bars or restaurants, either in Australia or internationally.
• Familiarity with venues that provide a standard comparable to Waxflower (particularly wine bars).
• Strong knowledge of how to run a commercially viable kitchen. 
• Detailed understanding of effective cost management, including the pricing of dishes based on produce and labour, and the ability to create a margin-sustainable menu. 
• Experience in fostering strong relationships and negotiating effectively with produce suppliers.
• Proficiency in managing staffing levels, ensuring a favourable labour cost-to-revenue ratio while effectively delivering your menus.
• Ability to manage a team effectively, providing day-to-day support and nurturing kitchen staff to ensure they operate at their highest potential. 
• Drive to integrate kitchen operations with other key departments within the business. 
• A strong desire to communicate openly and foster a cohesive working environment. 
• The capability to design a customer-focused menu that adapts to the changing demands of our clientele, driving increased revenue through customer satisfaction. 
• Leadership in cultivating a positive kitchen culture, ensuring a well-supported and talented team can consistently execute a beloved menu.
• A proficiency in the use of social media to leverage an online profile and comms to drive attention to the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - understanding how to use Word and Excel to craft menus and crunch numbers.
• Certification in commercial cookery

What We Can Offer

• Highly competitive pay and benefits (including a share of tip distribution).
• A high degree of creative control and ownership.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading producers, winemakers, and industry figures.
• Regular communication and support from owners.
• Commitment to support equality, fair work practices, and work-life balance.
• Further prospects for career growth. We are a well-respected venue entering our sixth year of operation. Our goal is not only to solidify our business for continued success but also to expand into other cities across Australia and internationally. 
• We are a registered sponsorship business and can offer potential long-term visa arrangements for the right international applicants (our preference is that you will have local working rights).

Please send your resume to hello@waxflowerbar.com.au