Head Chef | The Plough & Ale Hotel, Calderwood NSW 2527

Plough & Ale Hotel, in Calderwood NSW is a popular local hub where we serve up cold beers, hearty meals and a friendly loyal crowd who keep coming back. We're after an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, run day-to-day operations and deliver exceptional hospitality every day, as that's the Laundy way.

You'll mentor and inspire the team, drive performance and bring your experience, ideas and energy to shape the exciting future of this loved local hub.

Key Responsibilities

- Effectively lead and manage a busy kitchen team
- Work directly The Group Executive Chef on the creation of seasonal menus, special event menus, and specials
- Work collaboratively with the Venue Manager and FOH team
- Effectively manage and maintain COGS,wages, and profitability expectations
- Manage kitchen roster and ensure compliance
- Manage food quality, portion control and presentation
- Your creativity is encouraged and will be showcased through various menus (seasonal, function, special events, weekly specials)
- Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness

What You'll Bring to the Role

- At least 3 years’ experience as a head chef or senior sous chef at a busy pub kitchen or restaurant
- An understanding of financials ie wages, COGS, pricing calculations for menus
- A desire to learn more from industry leading mentors
- An understanding of strategicfood ordering to minimise waste and maximise profit margin
- Passion and creativitydemonstrated through the menu and mealofferings
- Hands on leadership style who fosters creativity, respect and empowers the team
- Excellent communication skills
- You must be able to worknightsand weekends





We vibe best with people who are

- Accountable: Own it. Fix it. Nail it.
- Curious: Ask "why" and "what if" often.
- Collaborative: We win together
- Driven: You hustle with heart without losing your cool

The Laundy Story

Four generations, countless beers poured and a legacy built on good old fashioned hospitality—that’s the Laundy way. It all started in 1945 with the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle and grew into one of NSW’s most recognisable hospitality families. Today, with 40+ venues from trusty locals to beachfront playgrounds, Laundy is where people gather, celebrate and create stories. Think Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, The Log Cabin, Woolwich Pier, Marsden Brewhouse… the list goes on (and so do the good times).

We’re all about people

At Laundy Hotel Group, we know great hospitality starts with diverse voices and experiences. We’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures and abilities including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, our HR team would be happy to have a confidential chat to make sure you’re comfortable and supported every step of the way. Drop us a line at **@laundy.com.au

Our Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work in Calderwood. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.

Additional information

- Vibrant local pub
- Dynamic Hospitality Group
- Opportunity for skilled growth and advancement

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