Lead Chef: Craft Pub Classics & Build a Top Kitchen Team

Endeavour Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan

Discounts at Woolworths & BIG W; Welll

Job summary

The Parap Tavern in Darwin is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting standout pub classics and contemporary plates while driving safe, smooth, and profitable operations. This role sits in the heart of the community and belongs to the Endeavour Group family.

You will mentor a kitchen team, work closely with the Publican and front-of-house, and bring energy and creativity to every service while upholding high food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing staff.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen and ensure safe, smooth, and profitable operations.
• Lead with the Publican and front-of-house team in a leadership role.
• Develop a high-performing kitchen team through coaching and training.
• Maintain strong kitchen–FOH communication and deliver great food each shift.

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Job description

The Parap Tavern in Darwin is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting standout pub classics and contemporary plates while driving safe, smooth, and profitable operations. This role sits in the heart of the community and belongs to the Endeavour Group family.

You will mentor a kitchen team, work closely with the Publican and front-of-house, and bring energy and creativity to every service while upholding high food-safety standards.