Head Chef: Lead a Lively Bistro Kitchen & Create Impact

ALH Hotels; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount card

Endeavour wellbeing support

Employee assistance program

Discounts at Woolworths & BIG W

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the North Wollongong Hotel, the beating heart of our local community. You'll shape menu concepts, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure service excellence across busy periods.

Based in North Wollongong, you will work closely with pub operations and FOH to deliver quality dishes, maintain safety standards, and drive profitability while keeping the team motivated and engaged every shift.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Experience leading a kitchen and team in a fast-paced pub or hotel environment.
• Ability to develop menus and maintain high food quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure safe, efficient and profitable service.
• Collaborate with Publican and FOH to align kitchen and guest experiences.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff to build a high-performing team.
• Maintain strong link between kitchen and front-of-house across every shift.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the North Wollongong Hotel, the beating heart of our local community. You'll shape menu concepts, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure service excellence across busy periods.

Based in North Wollongong, you will work closely with pub operations and FOH to deliver quality dishes, maintain safety standards, and drive profitability while keeping the team motivated and engaged every shift.