We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Head Chef
to lead the kitchen at
Bill's Bar & Grill (Hibiscus Tavern)
in Darwin, NT.
Bill's Bar & Grill has built a strong reputation for its
hand-cut steaks
and quality pub dining, with steak at the heart of our food offering. We are looking for a Head Chef who understands great produce, knows their way around the grill and can consistently deliver exceptional steaks alongside a fresh and innovative contemporary menu.
This is a
full-time, hands-on leadership role
with responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the kitchen. You will lead and develop the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, manage costs and wages, and continue to evolve our menu to keep it fresh, innovative and relevant.
Key responsibilities
Lead, supervise and mentor the kitchen team, creating a professional, efficient and positive working environment
Maintain Bill's reputation for quality
hand-cut steaks
, ensuring exceptional preparation, cooking, consistency and presentation
Plan, develop and execute innovative menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and contemporary culinary trends, keeping our food offering fresh, relevant and exciting
Oversee all food preparation, cooking and plating to ensure consistency and quality
Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, costs and wages to meet predefined targets while maintaining quality and profitability
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace compliance
Monitor portion control, food waste and kitchen efficiencies




Train and develop kitchen staff in preparation, cooking, presentation and food handling standards
Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and a great customer experience
Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained in good working order and coordinate maintenance where required
What we're looking for
Minimum
7+ years' professional cooking experience
in a busy commercial kitchen
Proven experience as a
Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
Strong grill and steak experience is essential
Excellent understanding of steak cuts, preparation, cooking techniques, consistency and presentation
Demonstrated ability to develop menus and introduce new dishes while balancing creativity, customer demand and commercial performance
Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and develop a kitchen team
Sound understanding of food costs, labour costs, stock control and kitchen profitability
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to perform under pressure
A practical, hands‐on approach and willingness to lead from the front




Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
A genuine passion for quality food, innovation, consistency and continuous improvement
What we offer
At Bill's Bar & Grill, we value good people, high standards and a strong team culture.
We offer a
generous salary package of $110k+
, commensurate with experience and qualifications, together with the opportunity to take ownership of an established kitchen and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
You'll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the menu, introduce new ideas, develop your team and work in an environment where quality food — particularly a great steak — matters.
About us
Bill's Bar & Grill
, located at the Hibiscus Tavern in Darwin's northern suburbs, is an established hospitality venue focused on delivering quality food, great service and genuine hospitality.
We are famous for our steaks. Our steaks are hand‐cut in‐house
, giving us greater control over quality, portioning and presentation. From selecting quality cuts and careful preparation through to getting the cook exactly right, we take steak seriously.
Alongside our steaks, we offer a contemporary pub‐style menu that continues to evolve with new ideas, seasonal ingredients and changing dining trends. Our goal is simple: serve outstanding food in a welcoming environment and give our customers a reason to keep coming back.
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📌 Head Chef (Darwin)
🏢 Hibiscus Tavern
📍 Darwin