Chef - Pelican Waters Hotel

ALH Hotels; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts at ALH pubs

Health and wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts with Woolworths brands

Job summary

ALH Hotels in Caloundra seeks a passionate Chef to join the Pelican Waters Hotel kitchen, driving memorable dining experiences and acting as the kitchen’s core team player. You’ll contribute to a lively, safety‑driven culture and uphold the guest‑first standard.

You will collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver high quality, well presented dishes that align with ALH’s standards, while performing hands‑on tasks and supporting a dynamic team. This role offers growth within Endeavour Group brands.

Qualifications

• You have great experience working in a fast paced kitchen and hold necessary trade cooking qualifications.
• Ideal candidate understands the recipe for guest experience requires passion, precision and productivity.
• Strong organisation and communication skills to create the best outcomes for guests and the team.
• You’ll be yourself and ALH is known for its people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that WOW our guests
• Contribute positively to culture focused on safety and hygiene with guest experience at heart
• Maintain consistent high quality and well presented dishes that align with the ALH standard

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Trade cooking qualifications

Strong organisation

Communication skills

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Job description

Chef | Pelican Waters 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

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