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Full-time
5-10

Head Chef - Shoppingtown Hotel

2/1/2026

The Head Chef will lead the kitchen, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and profitably. They will also work closely with the Publican and front-of-house team to maintain a positive connection between the kitchen and dining area.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Endeavour Group we exist to bring people together in better, more enjoyable, and more meaningful ways. Because we believe that social communities are thriving communities, built through great experiences and positive, memorable moments. 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 330 hotels nationally, including leading brands such as Dan Murphy’s, BWS and ALH Hotels. Our portfolio of complementary brands and businesses allows us to curate our brand propositions to meet customer needs. Each of our businesses has its own distinct value proposition, built through shared capabilities in format, range, digital, data and analytics that form the foundations of Endeavour Group’s market leadership in retail drinks and hospitality. For more information, including to access our social media guidelines, visit https://www.endeavourgroup.com.au/social-media-community-guidelines
About the Role

Job Description

Head Chef | Shoppingtown Hotel]

$85,000 - $92,000 Base Salary + Super + Bonus + Group Wide Discounts

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

Sitting on Williamsons Road, The Shoppingtown Hotel sits opposite the Doncaster shopping precinct.
Deceptive from the roadside entrance, our venue is built on a number of different levels, which provides us with fantastic views of Melbourne's CBD. Our Family Bistro serves up a delicious menu with ingredients inspired by local Victorian suppliers, succulent steaks, fresh seafood, crispy healthy salads and all your pub classics taken to the next level.

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, not to mention discounts from Woolworths 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.

#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #ALH #EndeavourGroup

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.

Key Skills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyTeam ManagementCreativityCommunicationManual HandlingCustomer Service
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Group Wide DiscountsExclusive Discount CardEndeavour Wellbeing Support
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