Chef - Blue Bell Hotel

Endeavour Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount card for Endeavour/

Health & wellbeing services

Learning & development options

Company discounts with group brands

Job summary

Endeavour Group's Blue Bell Hotel in Ballarat is seeking a passionate Chef to lead and elevate our kitchen operations. You'll craft memorable dishes, mentor junior cooks, and contribute to a safe, hygienic, guest-focused kitchen environment.

Bring trade cooking qualifications and thrive in a fast-paced venue. You’ll collaborate with a tight-knit team, deliver high-quality plates, and help grow our local pub culture with energy and pride.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with required trade cooking qualifications.
• Passion, precision and productivity to deliver guest experiences.
• Strong organisation and communication skills in a team environment.
• Be yourself; ALH is known for its people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that WOW guests.
• Maintain ALH standard with consistent, well presented dishes and safe hygiene practices.
• Support a culture focused on safety, guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Organisation & communication

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

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

What's in it for you?

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