Head Chef | The Vic on the Park

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.  

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.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

• Competitive salary and award rates. 

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents. 

• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues. 

• Career and development opportunities through the Merivale Academy. 

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Employee Referral Program.