The Strathmore Hotel is a long-established family business, located opposite the Sky City Casino and Convention Centre and an easy 5-minute walk to the Adelaide Oval and Riverbank is quite literally in the heart of the action. The hotel first floor features Verandah Bar and Dining, the ultimate indoor/ outdoor entertainment space, along with Café One 2 Nine and Garden Bar on the ground floor. We are seeking an Industry professional who is passionate about food and a hands on ‘can do’ approach to a superior customer experience to fill the role of full time Head Chef.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Chef will be responsible for (but not limited to):

1. Running of the kitchen in partnership with the Executive Chef, ensuring quality and service standards are maintained
2. Assist with creatively designing menus
3. Be across Modern food trends
4. Lead and inspire a reliable kitchen team capable of servicing high-volume and various service periods and to achieve excellence and consistent high-quality meals
5. Assist in the management of food and labour costs, and develop strategies and systems to reduce costs and wastage
6. Manage and maintain a clean, safe and hygiene kitchen environment

The Successful Candidate will possess the following:




- A relevant qualification and at least 12 months of relevant work experience OR at least three years of relevant experience
- Be a hands-on operator who is absolutely passionate about food
- Experience working within a team
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate the team
- Experience in a diverse range of cuisines.
- Knowledge, implementation, and upkeep of workplace health & safety procedures
- A genuine passion for creating and delivering enticing food consistently
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Motivation for self-improvement, growth, and excellence within the industry
- Able to maintain food and wage costs within budget expectations
- Able to assist in the designing of innovative menus
- Across current food trends and customer expectations
- Able to assist in the training of staff
- A good communicator who can add to the hotel’s can-do culture.

This position offers
1. Excellent career development
2. Security of full time work in a well-established business
3. Attractive salary package
4. High profile establishment
5. Challenging and rewarding role

We look forward to you joining our team so apply now. Please email applications to [email protected] Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

📌 HEAD CHEF - VERANDAH BAR & DINING (Adelaide)
🏢 The Strathmore Hotel
📍 Adelaide