Head Chef

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our food services team at Epworth Richmond.

As Head Chef you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional food experiences across a busy 24/7 healthcare environment ensuring the highest standards of food quality presentation safety and customer service for patients visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Hospitality Services Operations Manager this hands-on leadership role is responsible for leading and developing a team of Chefs Apprentice Chefs Cooks and Food Services Assistants. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who is passionate about culinary excellence and committed to supporting Epworths mission of delivering outstanding patient care through exceptional hospitality services.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading and inspiring a high-performing team of Chefs Cooks and Food Services Team Members to deliver exceptional food quality and service across a 24/7 healthcare environment.
• Being a visible hands-on leader who fosters accountability engagement collaboration and a culture of excellence within the kitchen and food service teams.
• Driving the delivery of the highest standards of food preparation presentation and meal service ensuring outstanding patient visitor and staff experiences.
• Acting as a role model for customer service excellence contributing to high-quality patient care that reflects Epworth Healthcares Vision and Values.
• Researching developing and implementing innovative menus that meet diverse patient dietary requirements while incorporating contemporary culinary trends.
• Supporting the Hospitality Services Operations Manager in achieving key food service supplier financial and operational KPIs.
• Managing food service operations across all meal periods ensuring consistency efficiency and excellence in service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety ISO standards infection prevention and control workplace health and safety requirements accreditation standards and organisational policies to mitigate operational risk.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders enhancing Epworth Healthcares reputation as a leader in healthcare hospitality services.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of a positive workplace culture by demonstrating behaviours aligned with Epworths Vision Values and professional Hospitality Services philosophy.

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have

• Proven leadership experience in a Head Chef Executive Sous Chef or similar senior culinary leadership role.
• Experience managing large-scale food service operations ideally within healthcare hospitality aged care or other high-volume catering environments.
• A passion for delivering exceptional food quality presentation and customer service.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach motivate develop and influence teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Demonstrated experience in menu planning and development including knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition requirements.
• Sound financial and operational management skills with experience managing budgets costs productivity and supplier relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety legislation HACCP principles infection control requirements workplace health and safety and quality accreditation standards.
• Exceptional organisational communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.
• Relevant culinary qualifications together with current food safety certification and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Join Epworth Healthcare and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional food experiences that support patient wellbeing enhance healthcare outcomes and reflect our commitment to excellence in hospitality services.

Position Decription          Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education better facilities and technologies.

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03).

Apply now weve over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time