About LK Hospitality: Founded in 2019, LK Hospitality has quickly made a name for itself as the home of innovative, creative and world-class dining and drinking experiences. Led by Executive Culinary Director, Stephen Nairn, our portfolio includes award-winning Omnia, Yūgen Dining and Yugen Omakase. In addition to, Yūgen Tea Bar, The Grand Room and Bromley Gallery Events, all located within the prestigious Capitol Grand, on the bustling corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra. Discover more about LK Hospitality by visiting our venue websites: Omnia - https://omniabistro.com.au/ Yūgen Dining - https://yugendining.com.au/ Yūgen Tea Bar - https://yugenteabar.com.au/ The Grand Room - https://www.lkhevents.com.au/ What You'll Do: We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef - Events to take charge of our culinary operations across our events venue. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll contribute to the creative process, managing comprehensive kitchen operations, and driving financial performance while maintaining our reputation for excellence. This is a role that would suit a hands-on head chef who works well with a small team and can build strong inter-venue relationships. Working from our South Yarra headquarters, you'll collaborate closely with front-of-house teams, manage supplier relationships, and lead a skilled culinary brigade through high-volume service periods and bespoke event experiences. Key Responsibilities: Culinary Innovation: Contribute to the creative process, bring strong product knowledge and uphold the standard of our culinary offers. Be confident in recipe writing, understanding dietary requests and forward planning of preparation tasks. Financial Management: Maintain financial and strategic KPIs, supplier negotiation, and efficient resource management Team Leadership: Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff at all levels, conducting regular check-ins and fostering professional growth Operational Excellence: Oversee daily kitchen operations, mise en place completion, and ensure adherence to HACCP and food safety standards Supplier Relations: Negotiate pricing and manage relationships with key suppliers, demonstrating deep knowledge of ingredient sourcing and provenance Cross-Department Collaboration: Work seamlessly with front of house teams, providing menu training, allergen information, and service coordination What You'll Bring: Minimum 5 years of senior kitchen experience with proven leadership capabilities Strong background in high-volume production environments and event catering Demonstrated expertise in cost control and financial management within kitchen operations Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP compliance, and kitchen hygiene practices Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent Collaborative mindset with excellent communication abilities Why Work with Us: Our team are individuals with integrity and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. Those who join our team will possess genuine hospitality, a comprehensive skill set in the restaurant industry, and a strong sense of self-motivation and goal orientation. Our commitment to you: Competitive salary package with opportunity for professional growth Work in outstanding kitchens with state-of-the-art facilities across multiple venues We are dedicated to fostering professional development, helping you build a rewarding career in Hospitality Join a passionate and supportive team of hospitality professionals who are the best at what they do Benefit from our in-house training program with the ability to cross-train across our diverse venue portfolio Opportunity to work with premium ingredients and innovative culinary concepts About the Application: If you are looking to progress in your career and work for a company that will grow with you, please click Apply and submit your resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
