Head Chef, Lenox Avenue, Rundle Street, Adelaide $89,000 to $95,000 per year, including super

Lenox Avenue is an all-day restaurant, café and bar in the heart of Adelaide's East End. Our guests rate us around 4.7 stars on Google, and they keep coming back for the food, the live music and the welcome.

We're looking for a Head Chef to run our kitchen on Rundle Street.

The role

- Lead and run the kitchen across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Cook and develop a wide menu with Mediterranean and Asian influences, from Pork Belly Benedict at brunch to pork belly burnt ends, lamb shank, barramundi, burgers and dumplings at night.
- Keep quality and plating consistent, including on busy Friday and Saturday nights and event weekends.
- Look after vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, and take allergens and food safety seriously.
- Manage ordering, stock, costings and wastage.
- Roster, train and coach the kitchen team.
- Work closely with the owner and front of house so tickets go out on time and orders are right.

About you





- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy venue.
- A robust, calm leader who builds a team and keeps standards up under pressure.
- Confident with a varied menu, shared plates and all-day service.
- Solid knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
- Good with costings and supplier ordering.
- Reliable, organised and happy to work weekends.

What we offer

- A salary of $89,000 to $95,000 including super.
- A busy, well-loved venue with live music Friday to Sunday and a loyal local following.
- Real ownership of the kitchen and menu, working directly with the owner.
- A friendly, welcoming team.

What you'll get

- Competitive pay of [89-95k)
- Full-time position with real ownership of the kitchen
- Creative input into the menu
- A supportive team in the heart of the East End
- Room to grow with a multi-venue brand

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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