At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team to create premium sandwiches from scratch.
- Company: Harvey's Hot Sandwiches, a growing QSR with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting growth ahead with a new flagship location opening soon.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a thriving kitchen environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in a kitchen manager role with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Harvey's Hot Sandwiches — Sydney CBD
Every sandwich at Harvey's is built from scratch. Fresh ingredients, local suppliers, and a leadership team that holds the standard every single service.
Harvey's Hot Sandwiches isn't fast food — it's a craft QSR concept built around premium produce, made-to-order sandwiches, and a team that genuinely cares about what they serve. Since opening at Parramatta Square back in 2019, we've built a loyal following with growth year upon year. Now, with a new flagship SYDNEY CBD location confirmed for Q4 2026, we're building the leadership team that gets us there.
The Role
- Full-time | 5-day rotating roster | Rotating Weekend availability required.
- We're looking for a hands-on leader, not a boss. Holds quality standards without compromise and brings the best out of their team.
- Day to day, you'll be:
- running shifts end-to-end — improving kitchen flows and effective prep times
- training, coaching, and developing a team that takes real pride in premium ingredients
- upholding recipe standards, food safety, and kitchen hygiene across every service and beyond
- managing staff performance and rostering to meet labour and service targets
- monitoring food costs, portion control and kitchen productivity
About You
- 3 years minimum in a kitchen manager role in QSR or restaurant, fast casual, or similar hospitality
- A genuine knowledge for food quality and team culture
- Strong communicator who can lead, motivate, and hold a diverse team accountable
- Proven ability to meet prep times, performance, sales, and service KPIs
- Very strong organisational skills and calm under pressure
What We Offer
- Incredible salary aligning with expertise
- Career development, support and training as we scale into pre-committed locations
- Backed by an established and proven business with strong systems and clear vision for success
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAY'S IN PERSON AT OUR FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN SYDNEY ARCADE WHICH FORMS PART OF THE BUSTLING PITT STREET MALL.
Head Chef / Kitchen Manager in Sydney employer: Harvey's Hot Sandwiches
At Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches, we pride ourselves on being more than just a quick-service restaurant; we are a dynamic and ambitious hospitality business located in the vibrant Parramatta area. Our supportive management team fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, offering real career progression opportunities as we expand into the CBD. Join us to lead a passionate kitchen team where quality and consistency are paramount, and enjoy the unique advantage of working in a fast-paced environment that values your leadership and hands-on approach.
