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Job Title


Head Chef


Company : Hurley Hotel Group


Location : Mount Barker, Australia


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Join the Barker Hotel in a senior leadership role as Head Chef.Only Australian Apprenticeship, trade qualified chefs will be considered. See the reward for your time.Join the Hurley Hotel Group, our market-leading hotels, and experienced support team.Take your next career move into a senior position.THE POSITION:This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for the Head Chef position at the Barker Hotel, Mount Barker.You will work with, lead, and develop our experienced team of chefs and apprentices, writing menus for the hotel, functions, and events catering. You''ll order stock with flexibility from a range of nominated suppliers, provide hands-on meal service to our customers, and ensure the overall success of food service operations.If you''ve completed your Australian Apprenticeship, have great leadership skills, a sound understanding of cooking techniques, purchasing, menu coordination, menu construction, food safety, and management, then we''re looking for you.THE COMPANY:The Barker Hotel has an outstanding reputation for meal quality and consistency, enjoying the appreciation of locals and catering to the greater Adelaide Hills area as a destination for dining, celebrating, and social occasions. We have a quality-first approach to our Bistro, Bar, and Function menus. The Barker features a lounge bar with stunning high ceilings and cosy fireplaces, ideal for casual dining, cocktail functions, and corporate events. The Bistro, with its vaulted wooden timber ceiling and indoor/outdoor alfresco dining area, is perfect for special occasions, lunch, or dinner with family and friends.THE SUPPORT:Our dedicated team of hospitality professionals will provide you with training, tips, or advice to develop your skills and progress within our company if that is your goal. We will bring your food to life through photography, digital marketing, and advertising, attracting customers to your menu ideas and flavours.If this sounds like something you''d like to be part of, please get in touch, and we''ll talk soon.Unlock job insightsSalary match, number of applicants, skills match.Your application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a Head Chef?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?What''s your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Have you completed an Australian Apprenticeship and hold a trade qualification as a chef?What appeals to you about the Head Chef vacancy at the Barker Hotel?To help fast-track investigation, please include any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr