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HEAD CHEF – FULL-TIME

Maximus Rigby Pty Ltd trading as Oh My Days
Location: 99 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037
Employment type: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

ABOUT OH MY DAYS

Oh My Days is a vibrant plant-based restaurant and café located in Glebe, Sydney. We specialise in high-quality vegan food prepared fresh in-house, using carefully selected ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible.

Our menu combines contemporary plant-based dining. We are passionate about creative food, consistent quality, sustainable kitchen practices and providing an excellent experience for every customer.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, develop our food offering and support the continued growth of the business.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Head Chef will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen and providing leadership across all culinary activities. The successful candidate will oversee food preparation, menu development, kitchen staff, stock control, food safety and quality assurance.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong culinary knowledge, creativity, organisation and the ability to maintain consistently high standards in a busy commercial kitchen.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Chef’s responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Planning, developing and regularly reviewing seasonal plant-based menus and individual menu items.
• Creating innovative vegan dishes that reflect the restaurant’s contemporary plant-based identity.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to consistently high standards.
• Developing and documenting standard recipes, preparation procedures, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Supervising chefs, cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen employees.
• Allocating duties and coordinating food preparation during daily service.
• Training and mentoring kitchen employees in cooking techniques, food presentation, food safety and workplace procedures.
• Monitoring the quality of ingredients, food preparation, cooking and final presentation.
• Ensuring consistency in taste, portion size, appearance and quality across all dishes.
• Planning kitchen staffing requirements and assisting with the preparation of staff rosters.
• Managing food, labour and operating costs within the approved kitchen budget.
• Estimating food requirements and monitoring stock levels.
• Ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies from approved suppliers.
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries to ensure quality, freshness and accuracy.
• Managing inventory, stock rotation and storage using appropriate food-safety procedures.
• Minimising food waste and implementing efficient and sustainable kitchen practices.
• Maintaining effective relationships with food and equipment suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with food-safety legislation, workplace health and safety requirements and the restaurant’s internal policies.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately and reported for repair when necessary.
• Working collaboratively with management and front-of-house employees to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
• Responding professionally to customer feedback concerning food quality, dietary requirements or menu items.
• Assisting management with special events, catering, promotions and seasonal menu campaigns.
• Contributing photographs, menu information and culinary ideas for the restaurant’s marketing and social-media activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have:

• An AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management or a closely related field, or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification.
• At least three years of recent, relevant full-time experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in a senior culinary or supervisory position, such as Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and training kitchen employees.
• Experience developing menus, standardising recipes and controlling food and labour costs.
• Strong knowledge of commercial food preparation, food safety, kitchen hygiene and stock-control procedures.
• The ability to work effectively in a high-volume kitchen and maintain quality during busy service periods.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Advanced food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
• Creativity and genuine interest in plant-based cuisine.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Sound understanding of menu costing, portion control and waste reduction.
• Ability to work calmly and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high food-safety and workplace-safety standards.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and public holidays when required.

Experience in vegan cuisine, plant-based menu development and accommodating dietary requirements will be highly regarded.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A full-time, ongoing Head Chef position.
• An annual salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated kitchen team.
• Creative involvement in menu development and seasonal food offerings.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace.
• Staff meals and other applicable employee benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• Your current résumé;
• A brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the position;
• Details of your relevant qualifications and commercial kitchen experience; and
• Contact details for at least two professional referees.

Applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, leadership capability and overall suitability for the position.

Maximus Rigby Pty Ltd trading as Oh My Days is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free food
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person