Chef - Blue Bell Hotel

endeavour group careers; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Health & wellbeing

Learning & development

Career growth

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Chef for the Blue Bell Hotel in Ballarat. You will join a dynamic kitchen team, delivering high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences in a hands-on role. You’ll uphold safety, hygiene, and the ALH standard while contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Ideal candidates bring trade cooking qualifications, experience in fast-paced kitchens, and strong organisation. This role offers growth within Endeavour Group brands and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen with trade cooking qualifications.
• Passion for guest experience and precision.
• Strong organisation and communication to support team.
• Authentic ALH values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain ALH standards and presentation.
• Ensure safety and hygiene in line with policy.

Skills

Culinary skills

Fast-paced

Safety & hygiene

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Job description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

We are together creators

We’re big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. 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

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