Head Chef

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen at a well-established inner-city hotel venue. This role suits a hands-on leader who enjoys classic pub dining, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in building a strong, reliable kitchen team.

The Company

This popular hospitality venue is a long-standing favourite with locals, known for its relaxed atmosphere, quality pub fare, and consistent service. With a strong food and beverage offering and steady trade across lunch and dinner, the venue provides a supportive platform for a Head Chef looking to make their mark while maintaining operational stability.

The Role

The Head Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, leading from the front and ensuring food quality, consistency, and efficiency across service. Working closely with venue management, this role offers autonomy balanced with strong operational support.
Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, service, and standards
• Menu planning, development, and execution of weekly specials
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control, and wastage
• Leading, training, and rostering a kitchen team
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume venue
• Strong understanding of cost control, ordering, and kitchen systems
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate a team
• Experience delivering consistent, quality pub-style food
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Stable, full-time position with consistent trade
• Autonomy to shape menus and kitchen operations
• Supportive ownership and management structure
• Join a venue with a strong local reputation and loyal customer base

If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for a stable role with creative freedom in a well-established venue, apply today to take the next step in your culinary career.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Kirsten Smith on [email protected]

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