Head Chef | Salisbury Hotel
Salisbury, SA 5108 | Matthews Hospitality Group

Love a busy service, good pub food and a team that works well together? Lead the Salisbury Hotel kitchen.

We’re looking for a qualified chef or highly experienced cook with the skills and confidence to lead our small, cohesive kitchen team.

This is a highly hands-on Head Chef role. You’ll cook alongside your team, set the pace during service, and take pride in consistently delivering meals that keep our locals coming back.

ABOUT US

The Salisbury Hotel is a welcoming, family-friendly pub and part of Matthews Hospitality Group, a South Australian family business with more than 80 years in hospitality.

Our core philosophy is simple: Making others feel good, feels great!

Our kitchen serves up popular pub favourites, busy specials nights and half-price lunches, complemented by a salad and vegetable bar. Good preparation, teamwork and a steady hand during service are central to what we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll own the kitchen’s daily operations, combining practical cooking skills with clear, supportive leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading from the kitchen, working alongside the team through preparation and service.
- Delivering consistent food quality, presentation and timely meals.
- Planning ahead for busy specials nights and lunch services.
- Keeping the salad and vegetable bar fresh,



appealing and well stocked.
- Managing ordering, stock rotation, food costs and waste.
- Coordinating kitchen rosters and supporting the team’s development.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
- Working closely with venue management to deliver a excellent dining experience.

ABOUT YOU

You may be an established Head Chef, a chef ready to step into leadership, or a highly experienced cook with a strong background in running a kitchen.

You’ll bring:

- Strong cooking skills and experience in a busy pub or similar kitchen.
- The ability to organise preparation and keep service running smoothly.
- A calm, practical approach and clear communication.
- A willingness to pitch in and support a small team.
- Pride in generous, well-executed pub food.
- Confidence managing stock, costs and food safety.
- Availability for split shifts, evenings and weekends.

WHY JOIN US?

Work with a small, cohesive team where your contribution matters.
Take ownership of a hands-on kitchen leadership role.
Enjoy the variety and energy of a busy local pub.

Be part of an established hospitality group with opportunities to learn and develop.
Ready to lead the Salisbury kitchen?

Apply with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your kitchen experience and what you would bring to the role.

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