Head Chef

The Prince Alfred Hotel and Char'd Restaurant are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.

This is an opportunity for a chef who wants genuine ownership, creative input and the chance to build a high-performing kitchen team within an established and growing hospitality business.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Annual Salary + KPI-Based Bonus
Be rewarded for delivering strong kitchen and business results, with a bonus structure linked to agreed performance targets.

Structured Roster
A well-organised roster designed to provide consistency and allow you to plan your life outside of work with a 4-day work week available.

Opportunity to Grow
Join an established business with ongoing development and opportunities for the right person to grow with the venue.

Creative Input
Have a genuine voice in the food offering, including seasonal menus, daily specials and new dishes.

Direct Support from Management
Work closely with the Directors and management team with the support and resources of an established hospitality operation.

Lead & Develop Your Team
Build a professional kitchen culture and develop chefs around you.

Easy Commute & Parking
Park at the venue with ample & convenient parking.

Exciting Renovations Coming 2027

Be involved in helping to shape food offerings for our exciting hotel Renovation coming 2027.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Char'd Restaurant is a modern dining destination within the Prince Alfred Hotel, specialising in elevated pub classics, high-quality produce and all-day dining.

We're looking for a Head Chef who understands that a successful kitchen is about more than great food.

It's about consistency, leadership, culture, customer experience and commercial performance.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen, develop the menu and lead a team while working closely with the Directors and management team to continually improve the offering.

This is not simply a role where you'll be expected to maintain the status quo.

We want someone who wants to make their mark.

YOUR ROLE

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of the kitchen, including:

• Leading, training and developing the kitchen team.

• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

• Developing seasonal menus, daily specials and new dishes.

• Working with the Directors and management team to evolve the Char'd food offering.

• Managing food costs, GP, portion control and wastage.

• Managing ordering, stock levels and supplier relationships.

• Ensuring recipes, preparation methods and portion sizes are consistent.

• Creating an organised, professional and positive kitchen culture.

• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards are maintained.

• Working closely with Front of House to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

• Planning and executing functions, events, promotions and high-volume service periods.

• Identifying opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency, profitability and performance.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

• A strong and confident leader who enjoys developing people.

• Commercially minded and understands food costs, GP, labour and wastage.

• Passionate about quality food and consistent execution.

• Organised, calm and solutions-focused under pressure.

• Comfortable leading a busy, high-volume kitchen.

• Creative while maintaining strong commercial discipline.

• Accountable and willing to lead from the front.

• Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply their next job.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience.

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery preferred.

• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance.

• Experience managing food costs, ordering and stock.

• Demonstrated experience leading, training and developing kitchen teams.

READY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP?

If you're a chef who wants a strong package, a structured roster, creative freedom and the opportunity to build something, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the team at Char'd Restaurant and the Prince Alfred Hotel.