Head Chef – Cheffing Around

SOUS CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

November 6, 2026 adrian

SOUS CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

$85K-$90K

The wonderful Exchange Hotel in Gawler is looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Sous chef to lead the kitchen at Murray’s BBQ & Bar, an established American BBQ and modern pub food venue.

This is not a quiet kitchen role. They are looking for a leader who can take ownership, steady the team, drive consistency and help shape the next stage of their food business.

Murray’s BBQ & Bar is known for smoked meats, pub classics, weekly specials, group bookings, functions and local hospitality. The right persons will enjoy leading a real pub kitchen with personality, pace and opportunity.

Key priorities for the Sous Chef role:

Lead and stabilise the kitchen team immediately.
Maintain and improve consistency across Murray’s BBQ & Bar, pub classics, specials, functions and events.
Build a stronger kitchen culture around accountability, prep discipline, service standards and communication.
Work with ownership on menu direction, food GP, labour control, ordering and waste reduction.
Bring calm leadership to a busy outer-suburban hotel environment.

The ideal candidate would have:

Sous Chef experience in a busy pub, hotel, bistro or large-format hospitality venue.
Strong people leadership skills.
Commercial understanding of food cost, labour, prep systems and kitchen profitability.
Ability to work in a practical, hands-on kitchen — not someone who only wants a “creative chef” title.
Experience with smoked meats, grill, pub food, functions or high-volume casual dining would be highly regarded.
Strong communication with front-of-house and management.
No sponsorship available sorry.

For more information www.exchangehotelgawler.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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HEAD CHEF, MIRAMBEENA MOTEL, WHYALLA, S.A.

November 6, 2026 adrian

HEAD CHEF, MIRAMBEENA MOTEL, WHYALLA, S.A.

$80K – $90K

The original Mirambeena Motel, located in Whyalla SA, are seeking a qualified and experienced Head Chef.

The successful applicant will be employed full-time for an average of 38 hours per week and work across a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present menu items to a consistently high standard.

• Assist with menu planning and develop suitable daily specials.

• Check food quality during preparation, cooking and presentation.

• Undertake stock control, ordering, portion management, food costing and waste control.

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, cleaning and WHS requirements.

• Coordinate kitchen service and support or guide other kitchen staff when required.

• Communicate effectively with management and front-of-house staff.

Required skills and experience:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Head Chef in a commercial kitchen.

• Strong practical knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients and food safety.

• Experience in ordering, stock control, food costing and waste reduction.

• Ability to organise priorities and perform reliably during busy services.

• Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

On-site accommodation may be available by separate agreement.

Good luck!

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