Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef

About the Role
This is a leadership role where you’ll take ownership of the day to day operation of the kitchen’s lunch offering, overseeing a tight-knit team of chefs and sandwich hands while collaborating closely with the bakery and pastry teams.

You’ll lead the production of a high-quality range including fresh sandwiches and bagels, signature sourdough pizzas, savoury pastries, and more ensuring standards, consistency, and efficiency are maintained in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.

Beyond production, you’ll manage the smooth running of the department, including ordering and stock control, rostering, recruitment, cleaning schedules, and equipment maintenance, helping the kitchen operate safely, efficiently and at a consistently high standard as the business grows.

The Candidate
We’re looking for a confident, practical kitchen leader who enjoys both people management and hands-on production. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in food production, restaurants, catering, or similar environments

• A strong eye for detail and pride in doing simple things exceptionally well

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced setting

• Positive, collaborative leadership with strong communication skills

• Solid business acumen, including numbers, admin, recruitment, and rostering

• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a shared, tight space

• A growth mindset and interest in scaling operations

• Full Australian working rights

The Benefits

• $110,000 + superannuation

• Daytime roster only

• Senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact

• Join a respected, quality-driven brand

• Be part of a growing business with career opportunities

• Partner with HWR, a recruitment team focused on transparency and long-term fit

If you’re a hands-on kitchen leader who loves building teams, refining systems, and delivering consistently great food, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Anthony on 0478 684 755 for a confidential discussion, or email your resume to anthonyl@hospoworld.net.au