Head Chef

Head Chef Wildflower Hurstville Hurstville $75,000 – $85,000 per year full-time onsite

Wildflower Society is launching a new venue in Hurstville and seeks an experienced Head Chef to guide its operations from inception.

This position presents a significant opportunity for a chef with a dedication to their craft, who excels in dynamic settings and wishes to contribute to a developing brand focused on refined brunch offerings, authentic hospitality, and robust operational practices. Wildflower Society is committed to enhancing daily experiences for both patrons and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership characterised by warmth, accountability, and consistency, fostering a venue that the local community can rely on and appreciate.

Why Wildflower Society? This role offers the dynamism and potential of a new store opening, coupled with lifestyle advantages not commonly found in hospitality.

What We Offer:

• A balanced lifestyle through daytime hours exclusively.
• Convenient Hurstville location with accessible public transport.
• On-site parking.
• A 50% discount on all food and beverages.
• Unlimited complimentary coffee during shifts.
• Established systems, training, and operational standards.

About the Role: The Head Chef will oversee the daily operations of the venue, cultivate a strong team environment, and ensure each service meets the expected standards for food, coffee, service, and hospitality. This is a practical leadership position for an individual who enjoys floor presence, team coaching, and creating a welcoming, consistent guest experience.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Team leadership, development, and culture building.
• Service execution and consistency.
• Management of food costs and supplier orders.
• Rostering and kitchen administration.
• Maintenance of premium food standards.
• Collaboration with ownership and management on future expansion.
• Ensuring consistency, presentation, and quality across all dishes.

What We Are Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a cafe or restaurant setting.
• Proficient leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience in delivering high-volume, quality service.
• Capacity to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
• A solid understanding of food costs and kitchen systems.
• A natural leader capable of mentoring and inspiring a team.

Our Culture: The successful candidate will naturally align with our ethos of integrity, people-centricity, continuous improvement, exceeding expectations, and understanding that consistency reflects care.

Apply Now: Experienced hospitality leaders seeking a role with a strong culture, improved work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a new store opening are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume along with a brief note detailing why this role resonates with you.

Benefits:

• Free drinks

Work Location:

• In person