Head Chef - Parap Tavern

About UsAt Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH), we believe in bringing people together and connecting locals to their local pubs, enabling great experiences and positive, memorable moments. We are the largest hospitality provider in Australia, owning and operating venues in over 350 communities across Australia and focused on empowering our teams to bring every pub's story to life meaningfully for the locals.As part of Endeavour Group, we are united behind a common purpose of 'Creating a more sociable future together', we are a 28,000+ strong team with more than 1600 stores and 350+ hotels nationally, including leading brands such as Dan Murphy's, BWS and ALH.Endeavour Group was created in 2020 through the restructure and merger of the Woolworths Group drinks and hospitality businesses. With a strong track record of growth, combined these businesses form the leading customer franchise in drinks and hospitality in Australia. Endeavour Group has separated from Woolworths during the calendar year 2021 and is well-positioned as an ASX Top 50 Company.Join the team at an exciting time in their evolution!Head Chef - Parap Tavern

• Base Salary + Super + Half Yearly Bonus
• Career and training opportunities - your development is important to us
• Exclusive discounts and benefits - check out our benefits at the bottom of this ad

Everyone's welcome, come as you are
Whoever you are, whatever your title, we're all on the same level!Nestled between Darwin and Fannie Bay, just off the Stuart Highway, Parap Tavern has been serving locals and visitors since 1937.Our Family Bistro has a range of delicious meals with great weekly specials and excellent value for money. Whether you're after a succulent Graziers steak, fresh seafood or classic pub meal, we've got you covered. Seniors and kids menus ensure the whole family is satisfied at the Family Bistro.Sound good? Read on.This is a brilliant opportunity to become a Head Chef with ALH!As a Head Chef you will be responsible both for managing the operation of the kitchen, with accountability for the achievement of the kitchen's success and maximising business growth and sustainability opportunities by both fulfilling and building upon the Venue's guests food experiences.What you'll do:

• Run the pass during busy service times to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of dishes to surpass guest expectations
• Menu planning, inventory management and food preparation
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment
• Create and manage staff rosters
• Manage food safety and ensure adherence to compliance and safety standards

What you'll need:

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume establishment
• Ability to lead effective teams and build a positive culture
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
• Operational experience to achieve financial and business targets
• Trade Cooking qualifications
• The desire to be part of a fun, productive and professional team

The perks are good too!An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy's, Woolworths, Big W and other Endeavour Group brands, including all of our ALH pubs* Endeavour Wellbeing Suport Program* Paid parental leave for permanent team members * Annual Share Purchase Plan for eligible team members * Awards Nights * Service Recognition Program * Grow your career within ALH and the wider Endeavour Group network!If this gig excites you - and you're close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!We are together creators
We're big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy's, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We're serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We're all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.#WeAreTogetherCreators#ComeAsYouAre#DreamBig#FeelTheEnergy#LeaveYourMark#ALH#EndeavourGroup