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 will include:** * 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.**