Head Chef | Mango Hill Tavern

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen, leading your team through busy services and ensuring food quality, consistency and kitchen standards are always on point.

Working closely with the Venue Manager, you’ll play an important role in the overall success of the venue, balancing great food with strong team leadership and commercial results.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team

Being hands-on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation

Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.

Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu

Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards

Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability

Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest

What we’re looking for

You’re a confident kitchen leader who leads by example, gets stuck in and can keep a team performing during busy services.

You’ll bring:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen

Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop your team

A hands-on approach and a willingness to jump on the tools when needed

Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour

Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills

A reliable, consistent approach and a strong work ethic

A genuine passion for good food and maintaining high kitchen standards

Why join Mango Hill Tavern?

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

Join a well-established team in a recently renovated venue

Take ownership of a busy kitchen with a varied pub-style menu

Access exclusive team discounts across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues

Access training, development and career opportunities across the group.

Be part of a supportive hospitality team where you can make your mark.

Ready to lead the way?

If you’re a reliable, hands-on Head Chef who knows how to lead a team, run a high-volume kitchen and deliver great results, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step with Mango Hill Tavern.