Porter House Hospitality Group – Tamworth NSW

HEAD CHEF
Harvest Kitchen, Smokey’s & Events Centre
Wests League Club | Tamworth NSW
Build More Than Great Food. Build a Legacy.

Exceptional kitchens are never created by chance.

They are built by leaders who inspire people, establish standards, develop culture and never stop striving for better.

At Porterhouse Hospitality Group, we are creating something genuinely special in Tamworth, and we are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to help lead that journey.

This is not simply another Head Chef position.

It is an opportunity to lead the culinary direction of a flagship hospitality precinct comprising a brand-new 200-seat contemporary Australian bistro, an exciting premium steakhouse and one of the region’s busiest conference and events operations.

About Porterhouse Hospitality Group

Porterhouse Hospitality Group partners with leading clubs and hospitality venues across New South Wales to create dining experiences that people genuinely want to return to.

Our philosophy is simple.

We believe outstanding hospitality begins with people.

When teams feel respected, supported and challenged to grow, they create memorable experiences for guests.

That philosophy influences everything we do—from menu development and kitchen design through to leadership, coaching and daily service.

We believe in:

- Leading with integrity and respect.
- Building people before building profit.
- Creating systems that allow great teams to succeed.
- Developing future hospitality leaders.
- Constantly improving rather than simply maintaining.

We expect high standards, but we also provide the support, structure and leadership needed to achieve them.

The Opportunity

Opening in November, Harvest Kitchen will become the club’s signature dining destination.

Designed around contemporary Australian cuisine, Harvest combines premium local produce with generous hospitality and efficient, modern kitchen systems.

The menu celebrates quality ingredients through:

- premium steaks
- fresh seafood
- handcrafted pizzas
- house-made pastas
- seasonal specials
- generous sharing plates
- modern Australian classics

Harvest has been carefully developed to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong commercial performance through intelligent menu engineering and operational efficiency.

Following Harvest’s successful launch,



attention will turn to the opening of Smokey’s, planned for December or early January.

About Smokey’s

Despite its name, Smokey’s is not an American smokehouse.

Named in honour of legendary Australian entertainer Smoky Dawson, the restaurant celebrates Australian hospitality through a refined contemporary steakhouse experience.

The menu focuses on:

- premium Australian beef
- carefully selected local produce
- fresh seafood
- refined steakhouse classics
- exceptional side dishes
- house-made sauces
- beautifully executed desserts

The emphasis is on quality ingredients, consistency, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality—not gimmicks.

As Head Chef, you will play an integral role in refining the concept before leading the kitchen through its opening and establishing Smokey’s as one of regional New South Wales’ premier dining destinations.

More Than One Kitchen

Beyond Harvest and Smokey’s, you will also lead food production for a busy Events & Conference Centre delivering weddings, corporate events, celebrations and major functions throughout the year.

The diversity of the operation means no two weeks look the same.

It is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, leadership and continual improvement.

Leadership That Works Together

Success at Wests is built through collaboration.

You will work closely with an experienced on-site Porterhouse Operations Manager, venue leadership and the wider Porterhouse executive team.

Rather than working in isolation, you will be supported by experienced hospitality professionals who share the same goal—creating outstanding guest experiences while developing great people.

This collaborative approach allows our leaders to focus on continuous improvement rather than simply getting through each day.

The Person We’re Looking For

We’re looking for far more than an accomplished cook.

We’re looking for a leader.

Someone who enjoys developing people as much as developing menus.





Someone who believes consistency is created through coaching, preparation and clear standards.

Someone who understands that culture begins with leadership.

You’ll ideally bring experience in:

- leading large, high-performing kitchen teams
- premium restaurants, clubs or hotels
- menu development and implementation
- conference and event catering
- labour and food cost management
- recruitment, coaching and mentoring
- building strong kitchen systems
- creating positive team cultures

Most importantly, you’ll genuinely enjoy helping others become better chefs.

What You’ll Lead

- Harvest Kitchen – opening November
- Smokey’s Steakhouse – opening December / January
- Events & Conference Centre
- Kitchen recruitment and onboarding
- Culinary standards across all operations
- Seasonal menu development
- Commercial performance
- Food safety and compliance
- Apprentice development
- Supplier relationships
- Kitchen culture

Why This Role Is Different

Opportunities like this don’t come along often.

You’ll inherit brand-new facilities, modern equipment and thoughtfully designed kitchens built to support quality and efficiency.

You’ll have genuine influence over menus, systems, recruitment and standards.

You’ll work with an organisation that values professionalism, collaboration and continual improvement.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to build something that will still be recognised years from now as one of regional Australia’s leading hospitality operations.

Why Tamworth?

Tamworth offers an outstanding lifestyle without compromising your career.

With excellent schools, affordable living, a thriving hospitality scene and one of Australia’s strongest regional economies, it provides the perfect balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.

This is a chance to lead a significant hospitality operation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits that regional Current South Wales offers.

Join Porterhouse Hospitality Group

If you’re an ambitious hospitality leader ready for your next challenge—someone who wants to build teams, mentor chefs, create memorable dining experiences and leave a genuine legacy.

Join us as we open the next chapter of hospitality at Wests League Club, Tamworth.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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