Fine Dining Senior Head Chef Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant For a Senior Head Chef to lead exceptional culinary service for a busy seaside Mediterranean seafood dining venue in the Mornington Peninsula region. About the Senior Head Chef role Requires: Extensive commercial culinary experience with Mediterranean and seafood cuisine expertise as the Head Chef. Salary guide: circa $100,000 plus tips. Quarterly tips typically range between $7,000 to $8,000 annually. Bonuses related to food cost and labor efficiency are also part of the package. Mornington Peninsula What the Senior Head Chef will do each day A la carte mediterranean seafood cuisine with capacity for 70 covers; functions including weddings up to 50 people sit-down; cocktail functions up to 100 guests. The venue operates Wednesday night, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (all day), and Sunday lunch.Typically, kitchen staff work 4 days on / 4 days off, or 5 days on rotation. Shifts include doubles on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with Sunday lunch off. Lead and manage the kitchen team including sous chefs and apprentices. Oversee food preparation and menu execution focused on Mediterranean seafood dishes. Manage inventory, food cost control, and supplier relationships. Ensure hygiene, health, and safety compliance within the kitchen. Coordinate kitchen operations to support busy service including weddings and functions. Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards. Work collaboratively with front of house to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Why this Head Chef role stands out? This Head Chef opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional seeking to excel in a thriving seafood and Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with a reputation for quality and style. This Head Chef role offers the chance to shape menu direction and manage an enthusiastic culinary team in an inspiring marina setting. Enjoy working in a venue with diverse service demands from a la carte dining to larger functions and benefit from a competitive salary package plus tips and performance bonuses. Your next employer is a respected hospitality group providing a dynamic environment for this Senior Head Chef role. Known for a Mediterranean seafood focus, the venue supports career development through continuous team growth and fosters a culture of culinary excellence and innovation. What you need to succeed as a Senior Head Chef Proven leadership experience managing busy kitchen operations in Mediterranean or seafood cuisine. Fine dining experience Strong skills in kitchen cost and inventory control. Ability to mentor and develop junior kitchen staff. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Australian Citizen or eligible to work unrestricted in Australia. Job benefits for Senior Head Chef include The head chef role offers a salary of around $100,000 plus tips. Quarterly tips typically range between $7,000 to $8,000 annually. Bonuses related to food cost and labor efficiency are also part of the package. Quarterly tips averaging $7,000 to $8,000 annually. Bonuses linked to food cost and labour efficiency. Working within a growing hospitality venue close to the Mornington Peninsula. Supportive team culture and professional development. Not quite right for you? Let us help you find a better match Please email us a copy of your CV to at jobshop@macrorecruitment.com.au Please let us know your ideal role, salary range, and suburb.
