Head Chef | The Vic on the Park at Merivale · Sydney

Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

The Venue

Located in the heart of Marrickville, The Vic is a home away from home for locals and their pups alike. The iconic inner west local will put classic pub food on your plate. Save a table on the deck for beers and something sizzling from the kitchen, or catch a gig by your favourite local band. Get the group together for a little healthy competition on the half court or catch a game on the big screen.

The Role

We are on the hunt for a head chef to take the helm of this large Inner West pub that caters to a diverse local crowd. We are looking for someone that thrives in a lively and busy venue, enjoys cooking pub classics and bistro style food. The menu offers a good selection of dishes from rotisserie meats from the deck kitchen to burgers and seasonal salads.

We are ideally looking for a head chef that has worked in pubs or bistro restaurants and is still hands on in the kitchen. Has experience with short order cooking, has managed a team of 10 plus chefs, can work closely with the pubs portfolio exec chef and collaborate on menu direction and drive the product forward, while keeping consistency.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need to have a good understanding of the kitchen financials, work to forecasts, develop your team and work closely with the other senior management team. This is a great opportunity to join Merivale at a senior level.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

• 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.