Head Chef - Blue Mountain Hotel

About the role

The Blue Mountain Hotel is looking for an experienced, driven Head Chef to lead its high-volume bistro and busy function operations, backed by a strong, talented and hard-working kitchen brigade. You will work in direct partnership with the Venue Manager, driving food quality, directing function catering and ensuring pub classics and catered menus hit the pass every service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen from the pass, keeping it running smoothly, safely and profitably
• Take full operational accountability for kitchen performance across daily dining and major events
• Work closely with the Publican and the front-of-house team
• Help build a high-performing kitchen team and share your skills and creativity
• Keep the link between kitchen and front of house strong, with good food every shift

Required profile

• Hands-on role involving manual handling and lifting of stock, kegs and deliveries; applicants must be able to perform these tasks safely and efficiently
• Trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications
• Experience, confidence and pride in owning the kitchen

What we offer

• Career growth within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network
• An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands
• Woolworths and BIG W discounts through the Woolworths partnership
• Endeavour Wellbeing Support, including an EAP covering critical incident, career, conflict, nutrition, lifestyle, money, family and legal issues