Chef - Honeysuckle Hotel

endeavour group careers; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount card for ALH pubs &

Discounts at Woolworths brands

Health & wellbeing services

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

ALH is seeking a passionate Chef for Honeysuckle Hotel to help create memorable dining experiences and lead quality kitchen output. You will work closely with a dynamic team to deliver dishes that excite guests and uphold ALH's standards in a fast‑paced environment.

We value passion, precision and productivity, along with strong organisational and communication skills. This hands‑on role requires physical tasks and a collaborative, guest‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting with appropriate trade cooking qualifications.
• Passion, precision and productivity are key to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong organisation and communication skills to collaborate with the team.
• Authenticity and a people‑oriented approach are valued at ALH.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes that wow guests.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety and hygiene and guest experience.
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with ALH standards.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Trade cooking qualifications

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Trade cooking qualification(s)

Job description

Chef | Honeysuckle 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.

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