Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to be partnering with an established hospitality group in the search for an experienced Executive Chef to lead one of Melbourne's premium Japanese dining destinations.
We're seeking a commercially minded culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the intricacies of Japanese cuisine, and is passionate about building high-performing teams. With the support of an engaged ownership group, you'll have the opportunity to shape the menu, influence the direction of the kitchen and play a key role in the venue's continued success.
Why you'll love this role
- Join a well-established hospitality group with exciting growth plans.
- Genuine autonomy to lead the kitchen and contribute to the venue's culinary direction.
- Work alongside a stable leadership team that values collaboration and trusts its people.
- Structured rosters that promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Long-term opportunity with room to grow as the business continues to expand.
Your responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional standards across every service.
- Drive menu innovation while maintaining the integrity and consistency of the existing offering.
- Recruit, mentor and develop a motivated kitchen brigade.
- Manage food cost, labour and inventory to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
- Create a positive, professional kitchen culture built on accountability and teamwork.
- Work closely with senior management to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
What we're looking for
- Trade qualified Chef with extensive leadership experience in premium Japanese restaurants.
- Proven success as a Head Chef or Executive Chef within a high-volume environment.
- Strong understanding of Japanese flavours, techniques and premium ingredients.
- Experience creating and costing menus that balance creativity with commercial performance.
- Confident leading, developing and retaining high-performing kitchen teams.
If you're looking for the next step in your career with a business that values quality, leadership and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the above requirements will be contacted.
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