Head Chef | Mon-Fri, Full-time | Sydney, NSW

Why Join Sodexo? 

At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly and helps communities thrive every day. From corporate workplaces to remote and mine-site operations, your work will have real, visible impact where it matters most. We offer meaningful careers and opportunities to grow, in a culture where safety, inclusion, wellbeing and purpose shape how we work, so you can truly belong, act to make an impact, and thrive. 

What's the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Head Chef to join one of our premium corporate client sites located in the heart of Sydney CBD.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, leading and developing a small team, and delivering exceptional food experiences for our client. From high-end corporate catering and canapés to fresh sandwiches and daily food offerings, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

You will also be accountable for food safety, kitchen compliance, budget management, and ensuring operational KPIs are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Deliver high-quality food, catering, canapés, and corporate hospitality offerings.
• Support, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Manage food costs, labour costs, and operational budgets.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation and customer service standards.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and operational efficiency.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a corporate, hospitality, or catering environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Excellent cooking, food preparation, and knife skills.
• Experience delivering high-end catering and corporate hospitality services.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as required.
• Full unrestricted working rights within Australia.

Why Choose Sodexo?   

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.   

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.     

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!    

How to apply?    

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.     

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.    

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!