BentSpoke Brewing Co. is a proudly independent brewery, best known for our award‐winning craft beers and our vibrant BentSpoke BrewPub in Braddon. We're passionate about flavour, innovation, and creating memorable experiences — where great beer and great food belong together.
We're looking for an experienced and motivatedHead Chefto lead our kitchen team and take our food offering to the next level. If you're excited by seasonal menus, cooking with brewery ingredients, and leading a high‐performing team in a fast‐paced venue, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
AsHead Chef, you'll be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and direction of the kitchen. This is a hands‐on role that balances culinary creativity, people leadership, and commercial awareness, while staying true to BentSpoke's values and customer‐first philosophy. You'll work closely with the Venue Manager and Directors to deliver consistent, high‐quality food that complements our beer, supports the business, and keeps guests coming back.
What You'll Do
* Lead and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
* Recruit, train, and roster staff in partnership with the Venue Manager
* Create and deliver seasonal menus using fresh and brewery‐inspired ingredients
* Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards
* Manage kitchen operations including stock, purchasing, and cost control
* Uphold food safety, hygiene, WHS, and compliance requirements
* Collaborate with front‐of‐house to deliver great guest experiences
* Contribute to promotions, reporting, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a Chef in a leadership role.
* Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate IV or equivalent).
* Experience cooking with beer or brewery ingredients (highly desirable).
* A genuine passion for craft beer and creative food pairing.
* Strong leadership, team‐building, and communication skills.
* High‐level culinary expertise with a creative, solutions‐focused mindset.
* Excellent organisational and time‐management skills.Calm, confident, and decisive under pressure.
* Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS requirements.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Why Join BentSpoke?
* Work with one of Australia's leading independent brewers.
* Lead the kitchen at our award‐winning Braddon BrewPub.
* Work with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
* Supportive, values‐driven culture with opportunities for growth and development.
* Staff discounts on food and beverage.
* Beer perks for product knowledge (and enjoyment).
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