Head Chef | Mick O'Shea's
Core
Lead a high-volume kitchen operation for a major events and functions venue, driving food quality, team performance, and commercial success.
Role type
Head Chef (high-volume venue)
Builds
Food offerings, menus, and kitchen operations for a large-scale pub/venue
Domain
Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Required skills
High-volume kitchen leadership, menu planning, food cost management, team training and development, food safety compliance, event operations management, budget control
Preferred skills
Experience with $60k+ weekly food revenue, commercial acumen, calmness under pressure, flexibility for weekends and major events
Technologies
Kitchen management systems, POS systems, inventory management software
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the kitchen team, oversee food quality and consistency, drive operations during busy services and events, manage food costs and budgets, plan menus, maintain food safety standards, train and coach staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC