Chef - Federal Hotel

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Federal Hotel, part of Endeavour Group's ALH portfolio, is seeking a passionate full-time Chef to join the Mount Gambier kitchen, delivering dishes and guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with the kitchen team, uphold safety and hygiene standards, and maintain ALH benchmarks while delivering a wow factor. Ideal candidates have trade cooking qualifications, proven experience in a busy kitchen, and strong organisation and communication skills, plus a people-first mindset. The role is hands-on and physically demanding, including lifting and stock movement. Benefits include staff discounts, health support, and development opportunities. Apply by tailoring your resume to highlight relevant kitchen experience, safety credentials, and guest outcomes. Note: no unsolicited agency resumes.

Job Description

Chef | Federal Hotel | Dream big with us!

The cornerstone of over 350 Australian communities, ALH owns and operates more pubs than anyone. A great local is made up of great people. And every great pub needs good grub.

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in creating memorable dining experiences that excite and delight our guests. We’re looking for someone who’ll be the ‘chips to our gravy’. Sound good? Keep reading!

A day in the life of a Chef:

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes that “WOW” our guests
• Contribute positively to our culture which is centred around safety and hygiene, keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything you do
• Maintain a consistent standard of high quality and well presented dishes that align with the ALH standard

Qualifications

About you:

• You have great experience working in a fast paced kitchen and hold necessary trade cooking qualifications
• You understand that the recipe for an exceptional guest experience contains the perfect mix of passion, precision and productivity
• Strong organisation and communication skills to create the best possible outcomes for our guests and the team
• You’ll be yourself and come as you are - ALH is known for its people

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.

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

If this gig excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!

Additional Information

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

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au

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.