Head Chef - Kirribilli Hotel

ALH Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within ALH Hotels

Discount card for ALH Hotels network

Woolworths/BIG W discounts through End

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

The Kirribilli Hotel in Milsons Point, Sydney, is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape the menu with pub classics and modern twists. This hands-on role requires passion, culinary flair, and leadership to drive a high-performing team in a busy venue on the Sydney Harbour foreshore.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily kitchen operations, collaborating with the Publican and FOH staff, and delivering consistent dining experiences while maintaining safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on head chef experience and ability to lead a kitchen.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications are required.
• Demonstrated leadership and high standard of culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with Publican and FOH team to align service quality.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing kitchen team with clear direction.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FoH connection and sustainable output each shift.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

People management

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

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

Located on the footsteps of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Kirribilli Hotel is an iconic venue that has been a part of the local community since 1937. A traditional and exciting hotel that boasts multiple bar and dining areas, a state of the art Sports Bar and great function facilities. Whether our guests are looking to wind down after a hard day’s work, catch live sport with friends or enjoy a meal with family, The Kirribilli Hotel is a stunning escape in the heart of Milsons Point.

We believe in the power of good food to bring people together. Whether it is a lunch break out of the office, shared plates between friends or an informal dinner, The Kirribilli Hotel offers an array of options from light and healthy meals to pub classics with a modern twist. Using only the best sourced ingredients and house-made elements, our philosophy is all about creating delicious food at an affordable price.

Salary range:$90,000 to $100,000 + superannuation + bonus

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.

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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.