Head Chef — Lead a High-Impact Pub Kitchen (Bonus)

Endeavour Group Careers; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts within Endeavour Group brand

ALH Hotels discount card

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Allenstown Hotel, part of the Endeavour Group, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive a vibrant, high-quality dining experience. You will shape menus, coach a skilled team, and ensure seamless collaboration between the kitchen and Front of House.

The role is hands-on and focused on delivering exceptional pub classics with fresh, seasonal produce. Ideal candidates will bring trade cooking qualifications and food safety credentials, with a passion for hospitality, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on role with physical duties including lifting.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Passion for leading a kitchen and creating standout dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen operations day-to-day.
• Collaborate with Publican and FOH team to ensure service flow.
• Develop high-performing kitchen team and maintain standards.
• Keep safety and profitability at the core of every shift.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team management

High-volume cooking

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Allenstown Hotel, part of the Endeavour Group, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive a vibrant, high-quality dining experience. You will shape menus, coach a skilled team, and ensure seamless collaboration between the kitchen and Front of House.

The role is hands-on and focused on delivering exceptional pub classics with fresh, seasonal produce. Ideal candidates will bring trade cooking qualifications and food safety credentials, with a passion for hospitality, leadership, and