HEAD CHEF – LORD FORREST HOTEL

Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
Position: Full-Time

Lead Our Kitchen Team!

Lord Forrest Hotel is under new management, and we're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to be part of an exciting new chapter!

Located in the heart of Bunbury, Lord Forrest Hotel offers restaurant dining, functions, conferences and events. With a fresh approach and a focus on enhancing our food and beverage offering, we are seeking a motivated, hands-on Head Chef who can bring new ideas, strong leadership and a passion for quality food to our kitchen.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark, develop menus and play a key role in shaping the future of our dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team, creating a positive and productive working environment.

- Menu design and development, creating appealing, seasonal and cost-effective menus.

- Menu costing and food cost management, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality.

- Conduct regular stocktakes, monitor inventory levels and minimise wastage.

- Manage food ordering, supplier relationships and stock rotation.

- Monitor food costs, gross profit margins and kitchen budgets.

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient service and consistent food presentation.

- Manage kitchen rosters, staffing levels and labour costs.

- Plan and execute menus for restaurant dining, conferences, weddings and functions.

- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.





- Work closely with hotel management and the Food & Beverage team to improve guest experiences and overall business performance.

About You

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

- Strong skills in menu planning, recipe costing and stock control.

- Sound understanding of food costs, kitchen budgets and labour management.

- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

- Ability to manage a busy kitchen across restaurant and function operations.

- Creative approach to food with a focus on quality, consistency and presentation.

- Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance requirements.

- A hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to work independently.

What We Offer

- An exciting opportunity to join a hotel under recent management.

- The chance to put your own stamp on the kitchen and influence its future direction.

- Creative freedom to develop menus and introduce fresh ideas.

- A supportive management team focused on positive change and improvement.

- A varied role across restaurant dining, weddings, conferences and events.

- Competitive salary based on experience.

Apply Now

If you're a passionate chef looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have current, unrestricted working rights in Australia. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

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