Head Chef - Kirribilli Hotel

Endeavour Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan

Discounts at Woolworths and BIG W

Endeavour Wellbeing Support (EAP)

Job summary

Kirribilli Hotel, part of the Endeavour Group, seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver pub classics with a modern twist. Play a pivotal role in shaping the dining experience, maintaining quality, cost control, and staff development in a high-volume environment.

Bring trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications, with a hands-on leadership approach. The role emphasizes team leadership, efficiency, and delivering consistent, affordable, and delicious dishes daily.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications are required.
• You should have strong leadership and kitchen ownership capabilities.
• Inherent requirement to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen to run smoothly, safely, and profitably.
• Lead the leadership crew and work closely with the Publican and Front of House team.
• Share passion, skills and creativity to grow a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong kitchen-to-FOH connection with positive energy and great food.

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

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

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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