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Head Chef | Paddington Ale HouseOpen Door Pub Co. Pty LTD • Perth, AU
Head Chef | Paddington Ale House

Head Chef | Paddington Ale House

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD • Perth, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

Are you a passionate Head Chef ready to lead a high-performing kitchen and make your mark on an iconic venue? Paddington Ale House has been a favourite of the Mt Hawthorn community for years, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food and vibrant entertainment. With a loyal local following, live entertainment every Friday and Saturday and a reputation as a go-to destination for AFL, UFC and major sporting events, there's never a dull moment. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to take the reins of our busy kitchen, inspire a young and enthusiastic team and continue driving the venue's food offering to new heights.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing a high-volume kitchen where food is a key driver of the business. You'll have the opportunity to shape seasonal menus, create exciting specials, lead functions and events, and mentor a team that's eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

  • Leading all day-to-day kitchen operations
  • Inspiring, developing and mentoring a young kitchen team
  • Driving menu development, seasonal specials and event offerings
  • Managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance
  • Delivering exceptional food quality and consistency
  • Maintaining high food safety and compliance standards
  • Working closely with venue leadership to continue growing the food business

About you

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role
  • Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of food and labour costs
  • A passion for coaching and developing kitchen teams
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A creative mindset with the ability to introduce fresh ideas and seasonal innovation

Why join us?

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
  • Lead one of Perth's most recognised hospitality venues
  • Creative freedom to influence menus, specials and events
  • High-volume, fast-paced operation with consistent year-round trade
  • Diverse menu featuring premium pub classics, steaks, seafood and seasonal dishes
  • Busy functions and catering opportunities
  • Modern kitchen with continued investment
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff discounts across Australian Venue Co.
  • Genuine long-term career opportunities within one of Australia's leading hospitality groups

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation.

We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

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