Head Chef | Hampstead
- Lead the kitchen team at Hampstead Hotel in Collinswood, Adelaide.
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and standards.
- Develop menus and maintain kitchen inventory while training and mentoring staff.
Lead the kitchen at one of Adelaide’s iconic local pubs!
The Hampstead Hotel is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of our food offering at this well-established Adelaide venue.
Located in Collinswood, the Hampstead is one of Adelaide’s oldest hotels, combining a modern Sports Bar, relaxed bistro, functions and a busy local trade. Our kitchen delivers a diverse menu spanning modern Australian dishes, hearty pub classics, steaks, schnitzels, burgers, salads and share plates, with our famous salad and vegetable bar being a favourite with our guests.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a well-established Adelaide venue
Join a supportive venue and broader hospitality team
Autonomy to lead and develop the kitchen operation
A strong local customer base and consistent trade
Opportunity to influence menus, specials and food quality
Staff discounts across our venues
Career development and progression opportunities
About the role
As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring great food, strong kitchen standards and a positive team culture.
You’ll be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
Managing day-to-day kitchen operations and service
Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation
Menu development, specials and seasonal offerings
Food costing, GP management and stock control
Ordering and managing kitchen inventory
Ensuring food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are maintained
Managing labour and kitchen wage costs
Training and mentoring chefs at all levels
Working closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team
Delivering an efficient, organised and commercially focused kitchen
About you
We’re looking for a Head Chef who is hands-on, organised and commercially minded, with the leadership skills to bring a kitchen team together.
You’ll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up
Strong experience in a high-volume pub, hotel or similar environment
Excellent understanding of food costs, GP and kitchen wage management
A passion for producing quality food consistently
Strong leadership and communication skills
The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
A genuine interest in developing and mentoring your team
Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
A positive, solutions-focused approach
About the Hampstead Hotel
The Hampstead Hotel is a true local favourite, offering something for everyone - from its bistro and famous salad and vegetable bar to its newly refreshed Sports Bar, functions and live entertainment.
If you’re an experienced chef looking for your next leadership opportunity and want to make your mark at a busy Adelaide venue, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and join the Hampstead Hotel team.
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