Head Chef — Lead a High-Energy, Community Kitchen

ALH Hotels; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels

Endeavour Wellbeing support (EAP)

Staff discounts at Woolworths brands

Career growth within Endeavour Group

Job summary

The Brook Hotel in Queensland is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive menu creativity, and manage a busy pub venue. You will oversee daily culinary operations, mentor a growing team, and ensure safety and quality across all shifts.

A hands-on leader, you’ll champion pub classics with a local flair, while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction. You will bring trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications, and be ready to lead with energy, pride, and a strong

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring physical tasks (lifting, moving stock).
• Strong leadership to mentor a high-performing kitchen team.
• Proven track record in producing pub classics with quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Develop and train kitchen staff and maintain high morale.
• Ensure strict food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Cooking skills

Food safety

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

The Brook Hotel in Queensland is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive menu creativity, and manage a busy pub venue. You will oversee daily culinary operations, mentor a growing team, and ensure safety and quality across all shifts.

A hands-on leader, you’ll champion pub classics with a local flair, while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction. You will bring trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications, and be ready to lead with energy, pride, and a strong