Head chef the duke bar & bistro melbourne

Head Chef – The Duke Bar and Bistro (Carramar)

Join the team at The Duke Bar and Bistro, a modern British‐style pub in Carramar known for hearty pub classics, genuine hospitality and a strong local following. With a busy lunch and dinner trade, sports bar, restaurant and alfresco spaces, The Duke is a quick‐paced venue delivering quality food in a relaxed, community‐focused workplace.

We're looking for an experienced and hands‐on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and continue driving a consistent, high‐quality food offering. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high‐volume pub workplace, understands how to run strong kitchen systems and enjoys leading a team through busy service periods. The menu focuses on quality, hearty pub fare with British influence, from pub classics and grill favourites through to share‐style dishes and weekly specials.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a busy pub, bistro or casual dining venue
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team in a fast‐paced environment
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems including rostering, invoicing, ordering, stocktaking and cost control
• Experience managing labour and food costs while maintaining consistency and quality
• Passion for delivering quality pub food with efficient service
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
• A calm and solutions‐focused approach during busy trade periods

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary + $20K in KPI annual bonus paid quarterly
• Employee discounts across all AVC venues
• Opportunity to lead a well‐established and popular venue
• Support from a wider operations and culinary team
• Autonomy to drive standards and kitchen performance
• Career growth opportunities within a large hospitality group

If you're a strong kitchen leader who enjoys high‐volume service, quality pub food and being part of a community‐focused venue, we'd love to hear from you.