Head Chef

About the role

Langlands Restaurant & Bar is entering its next chapter after a major renovation and a renewed focus on dinner service. We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary direction, shape seasonal menus and build a high‑performing kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the culinary direction, developing seasonal menus that reflect a strong sense of identity, seasonality and place.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high‑performing kitchen team while fostering a culture of pride, discipline and continuous improvement.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing and inventory to meet operational and financial objectives.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety and kitchen compliance.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage on strategy, events, marketing initiatives and future development.

Required profile

• Experienced Head Chef or accomplished Sous Chef ready to lead a premium restaurant.
• Strong restaurant background with a passion for produce‑led cooking, grill and open‑fire techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high‑performing kitchen teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including food cost, labour and inventory management.
• Calm, organised and confident in a busy service environment.

Required skills

• Grill cooking
• Open‑fire techniques
• Produce‑led cooking

What we offer

• Creative ownership over the restaurant’s culinary direction.
• Platform to build your profile and establish a recognised culinary identity.
• Access to Hyatt’s global career development opportunities and team‑member benefits.
• Discounted accommodation and dining across participating Hyatt properties.