Head Chef — Lead a Local Pub Kitchen to Shine

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

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount card

Discounts at Woolworths/BIG W

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blue Cattle Dog Hotel in St Clair is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver top-quality pub classics with flair. You’ll drive daily operations, mentor a developing kitchen team, and work closely with the Publican and FOH to fuse food and service.

The role is hands-on, requires trade cooking qualifications and food-safety certs, and offers long-term career progression within ALH Hotels and Endeavour Group, plus staff discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a busy kitchen setting.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality pub classics.

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

Food safety certifications

Pub kitchen experience

Menu planning

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Job description

Blue Cattle Dog Hotel in St Clair is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver top-quality pub classics with flair. You’ll drive daily operations, mentor a developing kitchen team, and work closely with the Publican and FOH to fuse food and service.

The role is hands-on, requires trade cooking qualifications and food-safety certs, and offers long-term career progression within ALH Hotels and Endeavour Group, plus staff discounts and wellbeing support.