WHY JOIN US

Trippas White Group partners with premier cultural and hospitality venues nationwide. At the Australian War Memorial, you’ll work in a landmark institution, collaborating with passionate hospitality professionals, and shaping innovative food concepts that honour Australia’s heritage. You’ll also enjoy working with cutting-edge kitchen facilities and the resources to deliver exceptional culinary experiences at scale.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) with extensive leadership experience
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Food Handler’s Certificate
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple outlets, large-scale events and complex rosters

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Australian War Memorial is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our culinary operations across multiple outlets on site. You will oversee two distinct cafés, each with its own style and menu, and manage sit-down events for up to 600 guests, operating from two brand-new, state of the art kitchens.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate all kitchen operations across two on-site cafés, ensuring consistency and excellence in both concepts
• Plan, execute and oversee sit-down functions for up to 600 guests, tailoring menus and service to each event’s requirements
• Recruit, train and mentor a high-performing brigade, fostering a positive, growth-focused culture
• Develop and refine menus that reflect each café’s unique identity while maintaining the highest standards of creativity and presentation
• Drive innovation through seasonal specials, cost-effective sourcing and contemporary culinary trends
• Oversee food-safety compliance, stock management and budgetary targets
• Collaborate with Memorial stakeholders to deliver bespoke catering for VIP functions and public events