Chef - Blue Bell Hotel

ALH Hotels; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pubs discount

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Job summary

ALH Hotels’ Blue Bell Hotel in Ballarat is seeking a passionate Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver memorable dining experiences. You will join a dynamic team, bring fast-paced cooking expertise and a commitment to safety and high standards.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to contribute to a friendly culture, with focus on quality, presentation and guest satisfaction, while aligning with ALH's values and training resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen and trade cooking qualifications.
• Passion, precision and productivity for guest experience.
• Strong organisation and communication to serve guests.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes that wow guests.
• Maintain ALH standards for quality and presentation.
• Contribute to safety and hygiene culture while keeping guest experience central.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Trade cooking qualification

Job description

About The Role

Chef | Blue Bell Hotel | Dream big with us!

The cornerstone of over 350 Australian communities, ALH owns and operates more pubs than anyone. A great local is made up of great people. And every great pub needs good grub.

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in creating memorable dining experiences that excite and delight our guests. We’re looking for someone who’ll be the ‘chips to our gravy’. Sound good? Keep reading!

A Day In The Life Of a Chef

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that “WOW” our guests
• Contribute positively to our culture which is centred around safety and hygiene, keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything you do
• Maintain a consistent standard of high quality and well presented dishes that align with the ALH standard

What do we need from you

About You

• You have great experience working in a fast paced kitchen and hold necessary trade cooking qualifications
• You understand that the recipe for an exceptional guest experience contains the perfect mix of passion, precision and productivity
• Strong organisation and communication skills to create the best possible outcomes for our guests and the team
• You’ll be yourself and come as you are - ALH is known for its people

Inherent Requirements

• This is a hands‑on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

We are together creators

We’re serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to.

We’re all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.

#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #ALH #EndeavourGroup

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au