Head Chef — Lead Creative Pub Kitchen & Team

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels & Endeavo

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Royal Oak in North Adelaide is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive performance, quality, and guest satisfaction. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, profitability, and consistent standards across service periods.

You will collaborate with the Publican and front-of-house team, bring creativity to menus, and develop a high-performing culinary team that thrives in a lively pub environment.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications are required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong passion for hospitality and quality food.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen, ensuring smooth, safe, and profitable operations.
• Collaborate with Publican and FOH team to align service.
• Share passion and creativity to grow a high-performing kitchen.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FOH connection with positive energy.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Team management

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Royal Oak in North Adelaide is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive performance, quality, and guest satisfaction. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, profitability, and consistent standards across service periods.

You will collaborate with the Publican and front-of-house team, bring creativity to menus, and develop a high-performing culinary team that thrives in a lively pub environment.