Head Chef - Coolaroo Hotel

ALH Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group-wide discounts

ALH Hotels exclusive discount card

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef for the Coolaroo Hotel, north of Melbourne, Victoria. Lead the kitchen, deliver pub classics with flair, and drive a thriving food program in a community-focused venue.

You will manage a hands-on kitchen, mentor staff, and work with the Publican and FOH team to ensure exceptional quality and profitability every shift.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Ability to lead a kitchen and manage a team.
• Experience in pub/hotel kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen, keep it running smoothly, safely and profitably.
• Lead closely with the Publican and FOH team.
• Grow a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FOH communication and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team motivation

Cooking expertise

Food safety

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

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

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

In the heart of Coolaroo on Barry Road, The Coolaroo Hotel is a family friendly destination north of Melbourne.

We're the perfect place for families to meet for an overdue long lunch, for mates to catch up for a beer and watch the game, to celebrate a milestone birthday or special event, and for visitors to stay in affordable accommodation when north of the city.

Our Bistro has something for everyone, including fresh seafood, steaks, pastas, salads and all the pub classics you know and love. We have a dedicated menu for our youngest guests to keep everyone happy, and a delicious and affordable seniors menu.

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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