Head Chef - Victoria Hotel

Endeavour Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

The Victoria Hotel in Marion, SA, part of the Endeavour Group network, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver standout pub classics with a modern twist. You will own daily kitchen operations, mentor a high-performing team, and work closely with the Publican and front-of-house to ensure memorable dining experiences.

Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications are required. The role offers strong career progression with ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group, plus

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring physical tasks (lifting, moving stock, deliveries).
• Must have trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and ensure smooth, safe, profitable operations.
• Collaborate with Publican and FOH to align on service and quality.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain strong kitchen-FoH communication and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certifications

Job description

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

The Victoria Hotel has been the heart and soul of Friday nights in Southern Adelaide for many years, however The Vic has much more to offer. Our guests can enjoy meals to suit every taste and occasion whilst dining in relaxed, comfortable surroundings. We're famous for our steaks!

Guests can entertain friends or business partners in one of the many function areas of the hotel or enjoy a quiet beverage from our wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. With an ambient, private gaming lounge, family friendly Steakhouse, a great value BWS bottle shop and attentive staff, The Vic truly is the place to be on any day of the week.

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

If you're ready to put your stamp on a kitchen locals love, let's talk.

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.

Head Chef - Victoria Hotel Marion, SA, AU