Marquis of Lorne | Fitzroy, Melbourne The Marquis of Lorne is a much-loved Fitzroy pub, known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food and robust connection to the local community.

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, develop our food offering and build a team that takes genuine pride in what they do.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands what makes a great pub kitchen. Seasonal produce, thoughtful menus, generous hospitality and consistently good food, without unnecessary fuss.

We're after a chef who is as comfortable leading a busy service as they are developing a menu, mentoring their team or working with suppliers to get the best out of what's in season.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, supported by an established Senior Sous Chef and kitchen management team, while working closely with our Executive Chef, Venue Manager and wider management team.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute creatively to the venue's food direction while maintaining the consistency, quality and commercial discipline that make a successful kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading from the front, setting the standard during service and creating a positive, respectful kitchen culture.

- Developing seasonal menus that celebrate quality ingredients, classic pub dining and thoughtful cooking.

- Working with our Executive Chef on menu development, specials, weekend roasts and functions.

- Recruiting, training and mentoring a strong kitchen team, with a focus on developing future leaders.

- Managing kitchen rosters, wage costs, food costs, stock control and supplier relationships.

- Maintaining high standards of presentation, consistency, food safety and kitchen organisation.

- Collaborating with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless experience for our guests.

- Contributing ideas for special events,



collaborations and opportunities to grow the venue's food reputation.

About You

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands that a great kitchen is built on more than just good cooking.

You'll bring:

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role.

- A strong understanding of seasonal, produce-driven cooking and quality pub food.

- Confidence managing food costs, wage budgets, ordering and kitchen operations.

- The ability to lead, teach and develop a team with patience, consistency and clear expectations.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead for busy services and seasonal trade.

- A collaborative approach to working with management, suppliers and front-of-house teams.

- A genuine interest in the local hospitality community and the reputation of the venue.

Above all, we're looking for someone who leads by example. Someone who gets involved, shares their knowledge and understands that the best kitchens are built on teamwork, respect and consistency.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to lead the kitchen of an established and well-regarded Fitzroy pub.

- Creative input into seasonal menus, specials and events.

- The support of an experienced Executive Chef and wider hospitality group.

- A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.

- A competitive salary reflective of experience and responsibilities.

- Employment conditions covered by the Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement.

Interested?

If you're passionate about good food, great pubs and building a kitchen team that takes pride in its work, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK or email John at ••••@publican.co. With your name and the position in the subject line (YOUR NAME | HEAD CHEF | Marquis of Lorne)

Send us your CV and a little about yourself, your cooking style and what you'd bring to the Marquis of Lorne.

📌 Head Chef (Fitzroy)
🏢 Marquis Of Lorne
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