Lead Head Chef: Drive a Busy Pub Kitchen & Team

ALH Hotels; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at ALH Hotels, BWS

Discounts across Endeavour Group

Job summary

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef for the Blue Bell Hotel in Wendouree, near Ballarat. Lead the kitchen to deliver pub classics with a modern twist and manage a hands-on team to create standout meals daily.

You’ll work with the Publican and FOH team to ensure safety, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences in a community-focused venue. Competitive base salary, superannuation, bonus, and group-wide discounts available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role with physical tasks and lifting.
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and coordinating with FOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Command the kitchen like it’s your own, keeping it running smoothly, safely, and profitably.
• Lead with the Publican and FOH team to ensure consistent quality and service.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing kitchen team with passion and creativity.
• Maintain strong link between kitchen and front-of-house with positive energy and excellent food.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Hands-on cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Food safety certification

Job description

ALH Hotels is seeking a Head Chef for the Blue Bell Hotel in Wendouree, near Ballarat. Lead the kitchen to deliver pub classics with a modern twist and manage a hands-on team to create standout meals daily.

You’ll work with the Publican and FOH team to ensure safety, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences in a community-focused venue. Competitive base salary, superannuation, bonus, and group-wide discounts available.