Head Chef - The Birkenhead Tavern

Duxton Pubs Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Exclusive family and friends discounts

Supportive environment to grow your/h!

Job summary

Birkenhead Tavern in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You’ll shape menus, balance pub classics with seasonal dishes and drive consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Join Duxton Pubs Ltd and help build a positive kitchen culture with strong leadership, cost control, and a hands-on approach during busy services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader.
• Strong leadership skills and practical hands-on approach.
• Excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Developing menus that appeal to our guests, balancing pub favourites with seasonal ideas.
• Leading organised, efficient kitchen operations through preparation and service.
• Training, supporting and motivating the kitchen team.
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Working closely with venue management and front-of-house to deliver a great guest experience.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Bringing fresh ideas to improve the menu, kitchen processes and team performance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Food cost management

Pub food

Job description

Great pub food. A strong team. A kitchen you can make your own.

We’re looking for an experiencedHead Chefto lead the kitchen team at theBirkenhead Tavern.

If you’re passionate about quality food, take pride in running a well‑organised kitchen and enjoy bringing out the best in your team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the day-to-day kitchen operations and help shape a food offering that keeps guests coming back.

From well‑executed pub favourites to fresh seasonal dishes, you’ll balance creativity with consistency, deliver efficient service and build a kitchen culture where people feel supported and take pride in their work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing menus that appeal to our guests, combining pub favourites with seasonal ideas;
• Leading organised, efficient kitchen operations through preparation and service;
• Training, supporting and motivating the kitchen team;
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control;
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage;
• Working closely with venue management and the front‑of‑house team to deliver a great guest experience;
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards; and
• Bringing fresh ideas to improve the menu, kitchen processes and team performance.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader;
• A passion for quality pub food and consistent execution;
• Strong leadership skills and a practical, hands‑on approach;
• Confidence managing food costs, stock and kitchen operations;
• Excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge;
• The ability to stay calm, organised and communicate clearly during busy services; and
• A commitment to creating a positive, respectful team culture.

Start Your Duxton Journey — What We Offer

Join a hospitality group committed to the long‑term success of its people and venues.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration;
• Exclusive family and friends discounts; and
• A supportive and encouraging environment to grow your hospitality career.

Duxton Pubs operates venues across regional and metropolitan South Australia, offering opportunities to develop your skills and build your future in hospitality.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.