Head Chef - Dog and Parrot Tavern

endeavour group careers; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a Head Chef for the Dog and Parrot Tavern on the Gold Coast. You will lead the kitchen, drive profitability, and collaborate with the Publican and Front of House team to deliver celebrated pub classics.

Candidates should hold trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications, with a passion for leading a kitchen and inspiring a high-performing team every shift.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen and keep it running safely, smoothly, and profitably.
• Lead with the Publican and Front of House team.
• Grow a high‑performing kitchen team and maintain strong kitchen‑FOH connection.
• Provide leadership to deliver consistent, high‑quality pub classics loved by locals.

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Salary range $90,000 - $100,000(commensurate with experience) + super + bonuses

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

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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