Head Chef

Post Office Club Hotel is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen as the venue enters an exciting new chapter under new ownership.

This is a unique opportunity to take over an established, community-focused pub with a strong local following. You'll work alongside our current Head Chef during a structured handover period, giving you the time and support to understand the business, team, systems and food offering before taking full ownership of the kitchen.

We're looking for a chef who can balance quality, creativity and commerciality while building a strong kitchen culture and delivering a consistently excellent guest experience.

The Role

• Lead all kitchen operations across a 7-day service
• Complete a thorough handover with the current Head Chef
• Develop and evolve menus, specials and function offerings
• Manage food costs, labour and kitchen performance
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain food safety, compliance and operational standards
• Drive consistency, quality and service execution
• Contribute to venue events, activations and seasonal promotions
• Work closely with ownership on the long-term direction of the food offering

What We're Looking For

• Previous Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound understanding of food costing, rostering and stock control
• Ability to build systems and maintain standards
• Calm under pressure and capable of leading busy services
• Passion for quality produce and modern pub dining
• A collaborative approach and desire to help grow the business

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Structured handover with the current Head Chef
• Supportive and hands-on ownership team
• Creative input into menus and venue direction
• Staff discounts across both venues
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to shape and lead a kitchen with genuine autonomy

If you're looking for a Head Chef role where you can make a real impact, build a team, and help shape the future of a well-loved local venue, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief introduction.