Head Chef

Emerald Hotel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne is seeking an experienced hands-on head chef to lead a busy kitchen and drive a high standard of food quality. You will oversee a fast-paced service seven days a week, working closely with venue management on menu planning, cost control, and event catering.

Share your passion for great food with a skilled team, maintain consistency across dishes, and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through careful supervision of staff and operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as head chef in a busy pub/bistro.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent menu development and cost-control abilities.
• Committed to high quality food and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through fast-paced services.
• Design, cost, and execute a high-quality bistro menu with regular specials.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Prioritise customer satisfaction and service.

Skills

Leadership

Chef de cuisine

Menu development

Customer focus

Staff training

Job description

An established pub and bistro is seeking an experienced hands-on head chef to lead the team into its next chapter. Working closely with venue management, you will lead a fast-paced service environment while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The venue operates seven days, with the kitchen open all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Key responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team through fast-paced services

Menu Planning & Development: Work directly with venue management to design, cost, and execute a high-quality bistro menu, regular blackboard specials, and event catering.

Maintain consistent food quality and presentation

Priorities customer satisfaction and service

About us

The Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne is an established venue comprising of a bistro, two private dining areas, a front bar, and a function space.