Located in the heart of Applecross overlooking the Swan River, Raffles Hotel is a well-known, high-volume venue with a strong food and beverage offering across bistro, bar and functions. We’re on the hunt for a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive consistency, and continue building a strong team culture. This role suits a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the demands of a high-volume venue, and takes pride in running a well-organised, high-performing kitchen. The Role As Head Chef, you’ll have full responsibility for the back-of-house operation, leading the team through busy services while maintaining quality, consistency and strong kitchen systems. You’ll be responsible for: Leading and managing the kitchen team day-to-day Delivering consistent, high-quality food across all service periods Rostering, labour control and food cost management Ordering, stock control and supplier management Maintaining food safety and compliance standards Training, developing and mentoring your team Working closely with the Venue Manager on business performance and menu direction What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a leadership role – At least 2–5 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef, with a track record of managing teams and delivering consistent food quality Strong knowledge of food safety & compliance – Up-to-date knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and experience maintaining compliance with health regulations Team leadership & kitchen management skills – Ability to lead, train and motivate staff, manage rosters, control food costs and run an efficient kitchen under pressure Experience in high-volume bistro, pub or function environments Strong organisational and communication skills Hands-on leadership style with a positive, team-first attitude Why Choose Us? Competitive salary annual bonus of up to $20K, paid quarterly Staff discounts across 240 venues in Australia & NZ Genuine career progression within a growing, dynamic hospitality group Strong support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more Ongoing learning and development opportunities to sharpen your leadership and culinary skills If you’re ready to take ownership of a busy venue and lead a strong kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.
