Head Chef - Highfields Tavern

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Head Chef at Highfields Tavern offers a base salary from $85,000 plus super, a bonus, and group discounts. Lead a hands-on kitchen blending pub classics with locals favourites, working with the Publican and front of house to keep service smooth, safe and profitable while building a welcoming team north of Toowoomba. The role is physical and requires trade cooking qualifications and food safety certs, plus the ability to own the kitchen and inspire others. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, cost control and safety credentials, plus local know-how, and be ready for due diligence checks including a National Police Check. Agency resumes not accepted.

Job Description

Head Chef | Highfields Tavern

Base salary from $85,000 + super + bonus + group-wide discounts!

We’re searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Highfields Tavern - the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can’t get enough of.

Highfields Tavern is situated on the corner of Highfields and O’Brien Roads north of Toowoomba. We offer a warm and welcoming local pub with refreshing drinks, quality pub meals and friendly service. We're a favourite of locals and visitors alike!

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. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets 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.

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