Head Chef - Links Hotel

endeavour group careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount

Woolworths discount

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Links Hotel in Adelaide’s Western suburbs is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen, blending pub classics with elevated plates. You will drive day-to-day operations, ensure safety and profitability, and collaborate closely with the Publican and front-of-house teams.

The ideal candidate has trade cooking qualifications, food safety certifications, and a passion for leading a high-performing kitchen that delivers memorable dining experiences for locals.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Formal culinary qualifications and food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure safety and profitability.
• Lead the head chef style leadership with FOH collaboration.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FOH communication and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certification

Job description

We’re searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Links Hotel - the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can’t get enough of.

The Links Hotel in Seaton is located in Adelaide’s Western suburbs. Situated on Tapleys Hill Road close to the Royal Adelaide Golf Course, we offer an array of facilities and entertainment areas for everyone to enjoy. For customers looking for something to eat, our recently renovated bistro is just the ticket! We offer a range of delicious dishes and a kids menu that will keep everyone happy.

We offer the newest Gaming Room in the western suburbs with 40 of the most popular machines with a well laid out room offering space and comfort. If our guests are looking for somewhere to stay, our accommodation rooms are conveniently located close to the Airport, beach and Adelaide CBD.

Salary:From $85,000 + superannuation + bonus

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• 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

Inherent requirements:

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About you:

• You’ve got the experience, confidence, and pride to own the kitchen and make it shine
• You’ve got trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications sorted
• You live and breathe the Head Chef life - creating food people talk about and coming in each day ready to lead

The benefits are good too!

Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network. An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W. Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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