Head Chef - Smithfield Tavern, QLD at endeavour group careers

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Cooking, Food Safety, Team Management, Creativity, Communication, Manual Handling, Customer Service

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description Head Chef | Smithfield Tavern, QLD We’re searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Smithfield Tavern, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can’t get enough of. Join The Smithfield Tavern as our Head Chef and lead a lively team in a friendly, family-focused pub just 20 minutes from Cairns CBD. Bring your passion for pub cuisine, create diverse meals, and deliver memorable dining experiences. Great opportunity to showcase your skills in a vibrant community venue with function spaces for special events! A day in the life of a Head Chef: Command the kitchen like it’s your own, keeping it running smooth, safe, and profitable Be a key part of the leadership crew, working closely with the Publican and FOH team Share your passion, skills, and creativity to grow a high-performing kitchen team Keep the connection between the kitchen and front of house flowing with good vibes and great food every shift Inherent requirements: This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently. About you: You’ve got the experience, confidence, and pride to own the kitchen and make it shine You’ve got trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications sorted You live and breathe the Head Chef life - creating food people talk about and coming in each day ready to lead If you’re ready to put your stamp on a kitchen locals love, let’s talk. The benefits are good too! Grow your career 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, not to mention discounts from Woolworths and Big W. Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance. In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. #WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #ALH #EndeavourGroup Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Responsibilities

The Head Chef will manage the kitchen operations, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and profitably. They will also work closely with the Publican and front-of-house team to create a positive dining experience.