Are you a passionate Head Chef ready to lead a high-performing kitchen and make your mark on an iconic venue? Paddington Ale House has been a favourite of the Mt Hawthorn community for years, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food and vibrant entertainment. With a loyal local following, live entertainment every Friday and Saturday and a reputation as a go-to destination for AFL, UFC and major sporting events, there's never a dull moment. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to take the reins of our busy kitchen, inspire a young and enthusiastic team and continue driving the venue's food offering to new heights.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing a high-volume kitchen where food is a key driver of the business. You'll have the opportunity to shape seasonal menus, create exciting specials, lead functions and events, and mentor a team that's eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

- Leading all day-to-day kitchen operations
- Inspiring, developing and mentoring a young kitchen team
- Driving menu development, seasonal specials and event offerings
- Managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance
- Delivering exceptional food quality and consistency
- Maintaining high food safety and compliance standards
- Working closely with venue leadership to continue growing the food business

About you





- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role
- Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of food and labour costs
- A passion for coaching and developing kitchen teams
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A creative mindset with the ability to introduce fresh ideas and seasonal innovation

Why join us?

- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
- Lead one of Perth's most recognised hospitality venues
- Creative freedom to influence menus, specials and events
- High-volume, quick-paced operation with consistent year-round trade
- Diverse menu featuring premium pub classics, steaks, seafood and seasonal dishes
- Busy functions and catering opportunities
- Modern kitchen with continued investment
- Free onsite parking
- Staff discounts across Australian Venue Co.
- Genuine long-term career opportunities within one of Australia's leading hospitality groups

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation.

We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

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📌 Head Chef | Paddington Ale House (Perth)
🏢 Open Door Pub Co.
📍 Perth