Head Chef - The Esplanade

ALH Hotels; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts with group brands

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef to lead The Esplanade kitchen in Brighton, SA, a flagship beachfront venue undergoing renovations. You will own the kitchen, drive performance and culture, and deliver high-quality pub dining in a premium coastal setting.

You will manage hands-on operations, lead a high-performing team, ensure food safety and profitability, and collaborate with the Publican and FOH staff to create exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a busy kitchen environment.
• Proven track record with high standards of food safety and quality.
• Ability to own and drive performance and culture in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the kitchen operations to ensure smooth, safe, and profitable service.
• Work closely with the Publican and Front of House teams.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong connection between kitchen and front of house with positive energy.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

People development

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

Lead the Kitchen in South Australia's next flagship beachfront venue

Salary: From $100,000 + superannuation + bonus

We're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen atThe Esplanade!

Having recently undergone extensive renovations,The Esplanade at Brightonis set to become South Australia's flagship hospitality destination. A premium beachfront venue encompassing a high-quality bistro offering, accommodation, multiple bars, and state-of-the-art gaming facilities. Designed to deliver an elevated yet authentic pub experience, this venue will set a new benchmark for coastal hospitality in SA.

A rare opportunity in a high profile location! The successful candidate will play a pivotal role inhelping to establishThe Esplanadeas the premier coastal destination in the state.

Why this role is different:

• Flagship venue in South Australia
• Prime beachfront location in Brighton
• True ownership of performance and culture in your kitchen
• Career-defining leadership opportunity

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, not to mention discounts from Woolworths 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 may be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.