Head Chef

About us

The Hills are alive! We are a neighbourhood pizza and wine bar, we believe wine should be fun and look to showcase avant-garde producers who make interesting wines which are approachable and that sit perfectly alongside a delicious slice of pizza. 

Part of the Diggin’ In The Cellars group, we value good wine, good food and good people. We believe knowledge is best shared and foster a culture where a desire to learn from our peers, our producers and beyond is inherent throughout. 

About the role 

As Head Chef you will deliver an exciting menu and high quality food consistent with the offering at The Hills. You will be responsible to operate within prescribed food safety standards and the financial framework as set by the Directors.  

You will work autonomously to maintain high standards across all aspects of kitchen operations including the daily set up and pack down of the kitchen, service, food preparation, storage and handling, a regular schedule for cleaning, and ensuring briefings, menu notes and daily admin is completed to support the broader operation of the venue. You will deliver of an exceptional guest experience and provide genuine hospitality with all interactions. 

You will lead your back of house team by example, and inspire and foster a positive workplace culture through the sharing of knowledge, feedback and a strong emphasis on their development. 

Lastly, you will work closely with the Venue Management team to deliver a profitable venue, achieve set targets and drive a focus on continuous improvement across all aspects of our operations.  

What we offer

• Career progression in an expanding group with many facets 
• Connect, collaborate and learn from an experienced group of peers
• A supportive and inclusive team venue wide. 
• Generous staff discounts 

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience in a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager position within a venue of a similar style.
• You have a strong passion for food and you enjoy cooking and developing ideas and menus. 
• Proven experience in pizza making and dough preparation to a high standard.
• A natural leader who can build positive relationships and workplace culture. 
• A genuine desire to learn and expand your knowledge is a must.
• A good understanding of the financial aspects of kitchen operations such as food costs and wage control. 

If you have the skills and experience for this role we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application including your CV today.