Head Chef
Job No:
STAM2025301361
Location:
Adelaide
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at La Boca Bar and Grill, delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining the highest culinary standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to quality, consistency, and team development.
- Permanent full time position
- Rotating shifts including weekends
- Located in Adeliade’s CBD
- Salary from $87,000.00 plus super depending experience
About Stamford Hotels and Resorts
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally, and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.
About the role
We seek a talented culinary chef with traditional Argentinian cuisine experience, to join our Director of Culinary and extended professional team at La Boca Bar and Grill. This unique opportunity is tailored to a professional who has experience working with the Argentine Asador, which is the heartbeat of our open kitchen and the foundation of our intoxicating aroma filled culinary experience.
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including menu execution, team leadership, cost control, and ensuring compliance with all food safety standards. You will play a key role in driving innovation while maintaining the established identity and quality of La Boca Bar and Grill.
If you know your cuts of meat, paired with the unique knowledge of grilling time and you thrive on exceeding excellence, have an attitude of maturity, accompanied with a desire to work alongside a diverse team, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to achieve high performance
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Manage rostering, labour costs, and productivity
- Monitor and control food costs, stock levels, and wastage
- Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and company policies
- Collaborate with F&B and management teams to enhance the guest experience
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal updates
About you
- Previous experience as a Head Chef in Argentinian cuisine
- Chef trade qualification (essential)
- Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work collaboratively with a multicultural diverse team
- Flexible to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and WH&S standards
- Must have unrestricted Australian working rights
- Ability to work unrestricted in Australia – full working rights
- Be able to lift, push and pull large objects up to 50lbs (23 kg), bend and kneel
- Good reading, writing and basic maths
What we offer
- Supplied meals during allocated rostered shifts
- Career growth opportunities
- Discounted onsite car parking
- Daily discounted coffee and dinning menu, including our world famous La Boca Bar and Grill
How to Apply
If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity. Please submit a cover letter and resume. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and that we may conduct interviews concurrently with the live ad.
No recruitment agencies please.
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.
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