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 skilled 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):

- Running of the kitchen in partnership with the Executive Chef, ensuring quality and service standards are maintained
- Assist with creatively designing menus
- Be across Modern food trends
- 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
- Assist in the management of food and labour costs, and develop strategies and systems to reduce costs and wastage
- 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
- Excellent career development
- Security of full-time work in a well-established business
- Attractive salary package
- High profile establishment
- 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.

Pay: $95,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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