Head Chef: Lead a Creative, High-Impact Kitchen

ALH Hotels

Ballarat

On-site

AUD 77,000 - 94,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive ALH Hotels discount card
Discounts at Woolworths brands (Woolie
Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Blue Bell Hotel is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and bring pub classics to life for locals in Wendouree near Ballarat. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership, experience, and a passion for standout dishes.

Join ALH Hotels and enjoy a broad benefits package, including staff discounts across Endeavour Group brands and health wellbeing support. Apply now to steer a kitchen that thrives on teamwork and top-tier service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Leadership
Kitchen management
Food safety
Trade cooking qualifications

Education

Trade cooking qualifications
Food safety certifications

Job description

The Blue Bell Hotel is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and bring pub classics to life for locals in Wendouree near Ballarat. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership, experience, and a passion for standout dishes.

Join ALH Hotels and enjoy a broad benefits package, including staff discounts across Endeavour Group brands and health wellbeing support. Apply now to steer a kitchen that thrives on teamwork and top-tier service.

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