Head Chef | Galway Hooker
- Lead and develop the kitchen team
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and food quality
- Train and support the kitchen team
The Galway Hooker Irish Pub is looking for an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation.
Located on The Esplanade, just moments from Scarborough Beach, The Galway Hooker is a lively Irish-style pub with a strong local following. We’re known for traditional Irish and pub-style food, Guinness, live music, sport, quiz nights and regular food specials.
We’re looking for a Head Chef who enjoys being hands-on, knows how to lead a team and can deliver great food consistently across busy services.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and develop the kitchen team
- Take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation
- Plan and manage preparation and service
- Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation
- Manage ordering, stock control, stocktakes and wastage
- Monitor food costs and kitchen budgets
- Develop and maintain kitchen procedures and standards
- Manage food safety, hygiene and compliance
- Train and support the kitchen team
- Work closely with the Venue Manager and wider leadership team
- Be hands-on and lead by example during service
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef
- Strong background in Irish, European or quality pub-style cooking
- Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in every part of the kitchen
- Calm and confident under pressure
- Strong understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen costs
- Reliable, proactive and able to take ownership
Why join The Galway Hooker?
This is an opportunity to take the lead in a busy, established venue with a strong pub identity and plenty happening throughout the week. You’ll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the kitchen while leading and developing a great team.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
- Staff discounts across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Training and support from an experienced hospitality group
- Great location close to Scarborough Beach
If you’re an experienced Head Chef who is hands-on, organised and enjoys leading a team in a busy pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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