Head Chef - Blue Bell Hotel

ALH Hotels; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at ALH Hotels, BWS

Discounts across Endeavour Group

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef for the Blue Bell Hotel in Wendouree, near Ballarat. Lead the kitchen to deliver pub classics with a modern twist and manage a hands-on team to create standout meals daily.

You’ll work with the Publican and FOH team to ensure safety, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences in a community-focused venue. Competitive base salary, superannuation, bonus, and group-wide discounts available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role with physical tasks and lifting.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and coordinating with FOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen like it’s your own, keeping it running smoothly, safely, and profitably.
• Lead with the Publican and FOH team to ensure consistent quality and service.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing kitchen team with passion and creativity.
• Maintain strong link between kitchen and front-of-house with positive energy and excellent food.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Hands-on cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certification

Job description

About The Role

Head Chef | Blue Bell Hotel

Base Salary $85,000 + Super + Bonus + Group Wide Discounts

We’re searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Blue Bell Hotel - the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can’t get enough of.

The Blue Bell Hotel in Wendouree is situated on Howitt Street and within close proximity to Ballarat. We’ve been serving locals for years and continue to offer something for everyone. Our bistro has all your pub favourites, kids’ meals and regular specials to keep the every family happy!

A Day In The Life Of a Head Chef

• Command the kitchen like it’s your own, keeping it running smooth, safe, and profitable
• Be a key part of the leadership crew, working closely with the Publican and FOH team
• Share your passion, skills, and creativity to grow a high-performing kitchen team
• Keep the connection between the kitchen and front of house flowing with good vibes and great food every shift

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.

About You

• You’ve got the experience, confidence, and pride to own the kitchen and make it shine
• You’ve got trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications sorted
• You live and breathe the Head Chef life - creating food people talk about and coming in each day ready to lead

If you’re ready to put your stamp on a kitchen locals love, let’s talk.

The benefits are good too!

Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network. An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, 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. Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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