Head Chef - York On Lilydale

endeavour group careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group-wide discounts

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Discounts at ALH Hotels brands

Discounts at Woolworths brands

Job summary

York On Lilydale is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering top pub classics with passion in a scenic venue. This hands-on role requires trade cooking qualifications and a focus on safety and profitability, while mentoring a growing kitchen team.

Join a community-focused operation with group-wide discounts, wellbeing support, and exclusive partner discounts across ALH Hotels, BWS, and Woolworths brands.

Qualifications

• This is a hands-on role that involves physical tasks and safety awareness.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving profitability is valued.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen to run smoothly, safely, and profitably.
• Lead with the Publican and FOH team to align operations.
• Grow a high-performing kitchen team through passion and training.
• Maintain strong kitchen–FOH connection and great food every shift.

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Job description

Head Chef |York On Lilydale

Base Salary From $100,000 + Super + Bonus + Group Wide Discounts

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

When it comes to a local pub, the York on Lilydale checks every box.

Situated on 4.5 hectares of scenic bushland complete with a picturesque lake and the sound of bellbirds, our guests can dine in, grab a drink, watch a gig, or stay the night and take a dip in the pool.

Our newest addition, The York Collective is the perfect spot they can grab a drink with the best of local beer, cider and Yarra Valley wines on rotation.

Our Family Bistro offers all the classic pub experiences with outdoor dining available and two kids playgrounds.

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.