Boilermaker House is an industrial, yet sophisticated blues filled homage to all things Whisky, craft beer, artisanal meats and cheeses and unique cocktails.

Our food menu is all about delicious plates matched to the business of boozing. Along with our A la Carte offerings Boilermaker House offers a unique Drinks Matched Dinner – 3 – courses expertly matched to beer, whisky, Boilermakers or Cocktails.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in our Craft Beer and Whisky den. This is an opportunity to flex your creative muscles with venue appropriate culinary control. We aim to provide our guests with a sense of escapism through unique and comfortable drinking and dining experiences. There is a seasonally rotating produce driven menu and the chance to work alongside some amazing brands to offer one of a kind dining events. Come work in our vibrant and iconic venue with an award-winning team that is exceptionally professional and dedicated to their craft.

Benefits and perks

• Be part of the award-winning & fast-growing Speakeasy Group

• Access to one of the industries most skilled and knowledgeable teams
• Growth within a company where the team is diverse and dynamic with a passion for what they do
• Competitive remuneration and conditions
• Collaborative working environment with the opportunity to work with different departments on creating exciting guest experiences.

Skills and experience

• Creativity and initiative to develop innovative, seasonal and on-trend menu items to match our craft beer and whisky offerings.
• Initiative in generating ideas and creative alternatives on your menu according to the season.
• Experience in managing a small kitchen team to ensure consistent high-quality standards.
• Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
• Experience in ordering, costing and stock control.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
• Team player attitude and commitment to high-end service delivering quality food items and ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction at all times.
• Ideally someone with 2 years' experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Trade qualification or equivalent (Cert III in Commercial Cookery)

The application form will include these questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a head chef / chef de cuisine?
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
• What's your expected annual base salary?