The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded South Australian hospitality venue that has recently undergone significant investment and redevelopment. Renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences, premium functions, and outstanding customer service, this venue offers multiple dining spaces, a busy events calendar, and a modern kitchen focused on quality, consistency, and innovation. From casual dining through to large-scale weddings, corporate events and celebrations, no two days are the same.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team within a rapid-paced, high-volume operation. You'll take ownership of all kitchen operations, driving food quality, team performance and financial outcomes while maintaining exceptional standards across every service.
Working closely with senior venue leadership, you'll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team and play a key role in the continued success of one of Adelaide's leading hospitality destinations.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
- Oversee all daily kitchen operations across à la carte dining and functions.
- Design seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality and profitability.
- Manage food costs, GP targets, stock control and supplier relationships.
- Maintain exceptional food presentation and consistency.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements.
- Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff.
- Prepare rosters and manage labour costs effectively.
- Work collaboratively with venue management to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills & Attributes

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume hospitality venue.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop,



motivate and retain kitchen teams.
- Excellent knowledge of food costing, stock control, labour management and kitchen budgets.
- Sound understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health & safety compliance.
- Calm, organised and hands-on approach with the ability to perform under pressure.

Benefits & Culture

- Attractive salary package with long-term career stability.
- Opportunity to lead a modern, well-equipped kitchen within a premium venue.
- Supportive ownership and management team that values innovation and leadership.
- Work across a diverse operation including à la carte dining and functions.
- Genuine career development opportunities within a respected South Australian hospitality group.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Lauren Christmas on 0422 712 748 or [email protected]

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Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job!

Or just looking around?

We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for, we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us.

Also, most positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities.

Did you know?

Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all our available positions and apply for any roles of interest.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au

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🏢 Frontline Hospitality SA & NT
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