Regional Hotel | High volume, quality driven kitchen

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team as we continue to strengthen and refine our culinary offering.

Our venue is a well-established regional hotel with a strong local following and a reputation for delivering consistently high-quality food and service. We pride ourselves on a respectful working environment and have a very solid, skilled kitchen team already in place ready for solid leadership.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. You will lead from the front, ensuring service runs smoothly across all trading periods, while maintaining food quality, cost control, and team morale.

This is a four-day work week role, with flexible rostering available for the right candidate, and you will be supported by an experienced kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide confident leadership of the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food
- Plan and execute menus that are well-structured, costed accurately, and suitable for a high-volume venue
- Ensure service is adequately staffed and supported during peak trading periods
- Maintain food cost, labour efficiency and stock control within agreed budgets
- Oversee ordering, receiving and storage of goods, ensuring quality and accuracy
- Implement and maintain strong systems for food safety, cleanliness and compliance




- Work collaboratively with management to align kitchen operations with business needs
- Maintain clear communication with front-of-house to support efficient service and excellent customer experiences

About You To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a respectful, accountable team culture
- Excellent organisational skills, particularly around rosters, prep and service coordination
- A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
- Strong understanding of food cost control, budgeting and inventory management
- High standards of attention to detail and presentation
- Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
- Relevant trade qualification and strong knowledge of food safety requirements

Salary & Benefits

$80,000 to $90,000 based on experience.

We offer

- A four-day work week with flexibility for the right candidate
- A supportive, skilled kitchen team
- Market-competitive salary package (negotiable based on experience)
- Chance to shape the food offering and lead a well-respected regional kitchen

If you are a motivated Head Chef who values structure, consistency, and pride in your work — and who is ready to lead a kitchen with confidence and accountability — we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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