Head Chef (Canberra)

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 + Super Location: Downer, Canberra ACT Relocation assistance available for the right candidate Gang Gang Cafe is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Canberra's inner north. We're an independently owned cafe, bar, restaurant and live music venue built around community, creativity and sustainability. Our kitchen focuses on seasonal, produce-driven food, and we're looking for a Head Chef to help lead and evolve that offering. Known for our quality food, in-house coffee roasting, diverse live music program and welcoming atmosphere, Gang Gang has grown into one of Canberra's most unique hospitality venues. Alongside a year-round calendar of live music and events, we also produce a small festival Sundowner, celebrating some of the country's top emerging artists. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established kitchen with genuine creative input and the support of an experienced ownership team. The successful applicant will oversee a diverse operation spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner services, alongside a busy calendar of events throughout the year. You'll lead a talented team, develop seasonal menus, and help drive the continued growth of the venue. We've invested heavily in our kitchen, including the recent installation of a new induction cooking suite, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work with modern, effective equipment. We're proud of the culture we've built and are known for our strong staff retention, supportive workplace culture and commitment to creating a sustainable hospitality environment for our team. The role would suit an experienced Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge, or a talented Sous Chef ready to take the next step into a leadership position. We'd welcome applications from interstate candidates, with relocation assistance available for the right person.

About You
- You're a calm and organised leader who performs well under pressure.
- You're passionate about quality food, seasonal produce and thoughtful hospitality.
- You have experience leading and developing kitchen teams.
- You take pride in consistency, cleanliness and maintaining high standards.
- You have experience with ordering, stock control, rostering and kitchen management.
- You're a strong communicator who works collaboratively with front of house and management teams.
- You're looking for a long-term opportunity to contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Why Work With Us
- Salary $90,000–$100,000 + Super
- Set days off each week
- Genuine work-life balance
- Creative input into menu development and kitchen direction
- New induction cooking suite
- Work with high-quality seasonal produce
- Lead a diverse operation spanning café, restaurant, events and live music
- Strong staff retention and supportive workplace culture
- Experienced ownership team with roots in hospitality, music and the arts
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qx6r3