Head Chef - Lead a Local Pub Kitchen & Craft Dishes

ALH Hotels; Bangalee; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Hotel in Nowra is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering crowd-pleasing pub classics with a modern twist and driving a small, high-performing team.

You will own the kitchen operations, partner with the Publican and FOH team, and inspire cooks daily. Trade cooking qualifications and food-safety certifications are required, with a salary from 85,000 AUD plus super and bonus.

Qualifications

• Leadership and hands-on kitchen management experience.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Ability to lead a high-performing kitchen team and deliver quality pub-style dishes.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen, ensuring smooth, safe, and profitable operations.
• Lead the leadership team, working with the Publican and FOH staff.
• Share passion and creativity to grow a top-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FOH connection with positive energy and great food.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Archer Hotel in Nowra is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering crowd-pleasing pub classics with a modern twist and driving a small, high-performing team.

You will own the kitchen operations, partner with the Publican and FOH team, and inspire cooks daily. Trade cooking qualifications and food-safety certifications are required, with a salary from 85,000 AUD plus super and bonus.