Head Chef | The Royal on the Waterfront
Australian Venue Co · East Perth
Lead the kitchen of one of Perth’s standout waterfront venues.
Set on the beautiful Claisebrook Cove in East Perth, Royal on the Waterfront is a high-volume venue delivering quality food, functions and events against one of Perth’s best waterfront backdrops.
From weekend breakfasts through to busy lunches, dinners and major event periods, Royal offers a diverse and fast-paced kitchen operation with plenty of opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to make their mark.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead an established kitchen team and bring a fresh set of eyes to the operation.
The venue has a steady team in place, so this is an opportunity for a strong leader to build on what’s already working, continue driving standards and look for ways to improve the kitchen and food offering.
You’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen across everyday service, functions and high-volume event periods while keeping a close eye on labour, GP, quality and consistency.
What’s on offer
Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
Lead a high-volume waterfront venue in East Perth
Beautiful Claisebrook Cove location with indoor and outdoor dining
Strong food and beverage offering built around fresh, seasonal produce
Established and steady kitchen team
Significant functions and event trade
Busy summer periods with increased revenue opportunities
Opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and make a genuine impact
Career growth opportunities across Australian Venue Co.
Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
About You
You’ll ideally bring 5+ years’ experience in a similar senior kitchen leadership role, with the confidence to lead a busy operation and maintain high standards through demanding service periods.
We’re looking for a leader who is:
Calm under pressure and able to lead confidently during high-volume service
Driven by high standards, with a strong focus on food quality and consistency
Detail-oriented and organised across kitchen operations
Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of labour, GP and kitchen costs
A strong people leader who can develop and motivate an established team
Hands-on, accountable and proactive
Confident managing functions, events and multiple service periods
If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge and want to lead a high-performing kitchen in one of Perth’s best waterfront locations, we’d love to hear from you.
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