Sodexo

Food & Beverage

HeadChef

A$115–175k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head Chef at Sodexo. Skills: Kitchen operations, Team leadership, Food quality, Budget management. Lead kitchen operations. Deliver high-quality food”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve operational KPIs

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Food Handling Certificate, Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef, Leadership and team management skills, Solid understanding of food safety, Excellent cooking and food preparation skills, Experience delivering high-end catering, Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, Full unrestricted working rights in Australia

What You'll Do.

Lead kitchen operations

Deliver high-quality food

Support kitchen team members

Ensure compliance with food safety

Manage operational budgets

Maintain food presentation

Maintain customer service standards

Ensure kitchen cleanliness

Ensure kitchen organisation

Ensure operational efficiency

Build client relationships

Build stakeholder relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client relationships; Stakeholder relationships

Full Job Description

Why Join Sodexo? At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly and helps communities thrive every day. From corporate workplaces to remote and mine-site operations, your work will have real, visible impact where it matters most. We offer meaningful careers and opportunities to grow, in a culture where safety, inclusion, wellbeing and purpose shape how we work, so you can truly belong, act to make an impact, and thrive. What's the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Head Chef to join one of our premium corporate client sites located in the heart of Sydney CBD. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, leading and developing a small team, and delivering exceptional food experiences for our client. From high-end corporate catering and canapés to fresh sandwiches and daily food offerings, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. You will also be accountable for food safety, kitchen compliance, budget management, and ensuring operational KPIs are achieved. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. * Deliver high-quality food, catering, canapés, and corporate hospitality offerings. * Support, coach, and develop kitchen team members. * Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety requirements. * Manage food costs, labour costs, and operational budgets. * Maintain exceptional food presentation and customer service standards. * Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and operational efficiency. * Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. * Food Handling Certificate. * Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a corporate, hospitality, or catering environment. * Strong leadership a

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