Head Chef at Rocky Ridge Duncraig

Rocky Ridge is on the hunt for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our Duncraig venue.

We’re looking for a calm, capable, hands-on chef who can run a tight kitchen, build a great team, and help us deliver proper pub foodwith pace, consistency, strong processes and a bit of Rocky Ridge personality.

Duncraig is a busy suburban venue with a strong local following, great beer, good humans and a kitchen that needs someone who can take ownership of all facets.

About the role

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen day to day, including:

• Leading and training the kitchen team

• Maintaining high food quality and consistency

• Managing prep, service, ordering and stock control

• Keeping food costs, wastage and labour under control

• Working with the Food & Beverage Director & Venue Manager to drive specials, events and service standards

• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and compliant

• Creating a positive, no-dickheads kitchen culture

This is a hands-on role. You’ll be on the pans, in the pass, helping the team, solving problems and making sure the food leaves the kitchen looking and tasting the way it should.

About you

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Have experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or strong senior chef ready to step up

• Can lead a team without screaming at everyone

• Understand food cost, labour and stock control

• Are organised, reliable and calm under pressure

• Care about consistency, speed and presentation

• Like working in a venue that has fun but still takes standards seriously

• Enjoy beer, food, hospitality and building something with a bit of soul

• Are available to work Wednesday to Sunday

What we offer

• A full-time leadership role with a consistent Wednesday to Sunday roster

• Monday and Tuesday off each week

• A role in a growing WA hospitality business

• A supportive venue and operations team

• Creative input into specials and menu direction

• Staff discounts across Rocky Ridge venues

• A strong local customer base

• A brand that actually gives a sh*t about quality, people and community

About Rocky Ridge

Rocky Ridge is an independent WA brewery with venues across WA and beyond. We’re built on great beer, proper hospitality, local connection and not taking ourselves too seriously.

At Duncraig, we want the food to match the beer: generous, consistent, approachable and bloody good.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a kitchen and help make Rocky Ridge Duncraig one of the best local pubs in the northern suburbs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short note telling us why you’re the right person for the job.