Head Chef | Paddington Ale House

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.

Your 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 You'll be a passionate leader who enjoys being on the tools and building a positive kitchen culture.

To be successful you'll have: 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 If you're ready to lead an iconic venue, develop a passionate team and put your own stamp on an already successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become the next Head Chef at Paddington Ale House.