Head Chef | Hampstead

Lead the kitchen at one of Adelaide’s iconic local pubs!

The Hampstead Hotel is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of our food offering at this well-established Adelaide venue.

Located in Collinswood, the Hampstead is one of Adelaide’s oldest hotels, combining a modern Sports Bar, relaxed bistro, functions and a busy local trade. Our kitchen delivers a diverse menu spanning modern Australian dishes, hearty pub classics, steaks, schnitzels, burgers, salads and share plates, with our famous salad and vegetable bar being a favourite with our guests.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly

• Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a well-established Adelaide venue

• Join a supportive venue and broader hospitality team

• Autonomy to lead and develop the kitchen operation

• A strong local customer base and consistent trade

• Opportunity to influence menus, specials and food quality

• Staff discounts across our venues

• Career development and progression opportunities

About the role

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring great food, strong kitchen standards and a positive team culture.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations and service

• Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation

• Menu development, specials and seasonal offerings

• Food costing, GP management and stock control

• Ordering and managing kitchen inventory

• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and WHS standards are maintained

• Managing labour and kitchen wage costs

• Training and mentoring chefs at all levels

• Working closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team

• Delivering an efficient, organised and commercially focused kitchen

About you

We’re looking for a Head Chef who is hands-on, organised and commercially minded, with the leadership skills to bring a kitchen team together.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up

• Strong experience in a high-volume pub, hotel or similar environment

• Excellent understanding of food costs, GP and kitchen wage management

• A passion for producing quality food consistently

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services

• A genuine interest in developing and mentoring your team

• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance

• A positive, solutions-focused approach

About the Hampstead Hotel

The Hampstead Hotel is a true local favourite, offering something for everyone - from its bistro and famous salad and vegetable bar to its newly refreshed Sports Bar, functions and live entertainment.

If you’re an experienced chef looking for your next leadership opportunity and want to make your mark at a busy Adelaide venue, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and join the Hampstead Hotel team.