Head Chef — Lead a High-Performance Pub Kitchen

Endeavour Group; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels / Endeva

Wellbeing support & EAP

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a Head Chef for the North Wollongong Hotel to lead a busy kitchen in a vibrant community pub. You’ll drive menu development, mentor a kitchen team, and collaborate closely with the Publican and front-of-house staff to ensure excellent service and consistent quality.

You’ll bring hands-on leadership, trade cooking qualifications, and food safety certification to deliver standout pub classics and daily specials, while maintaining safety and profitability across shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership to drive a high-performance kitchen
• Strong cooking skills and menu development abilities
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced pub kitchen

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

People management

Creative cooking

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Endeavour Group is seeking a Head Chef for the North Wollongong Hotel to lead a busy kitchen in a vibrant community pub. You’ll drive menu development, mentor a kitchen team, and collaborate closely with the Publican and front-of-house staff to ensure excellent service and consistent quality.

You’ll bring hands-on leadership, trade cooking qualifications, and food safety certification to deliver standout pub classics and daily specials, while maintaining safety and profitability across shifts.