Head Chef

2 days ago

North Adelaide, South Australia Majestic Hotels & Apartments Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Head Chef – Cottage Kitchen & Culshaw's Restaurant

Majestic Hotels & Apartments – South Australia's largest locally owned boutique accommodation group

About Us

Tucked inside a lovingly restored heritage cottage in North Adelaide, Cottage Kitchen is a standalone restaurant that brings people together over beautiful, seasonal Mediterranean‑inspired dishes. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced produce, this charming neighbourhood restaurant is all about warmth, connection, and flavour. Whether you're enjoying a long lunch with friends or a cosy dinner with family Cottage Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy your time. Thoughtfully designed and proudly part of the Majestic Hotels & Apartments group, Cottage Kitchen is where tradition meets creativity in every bite.

For the past 9 months, Cottage Kitchen has been delighting guests with its welcoming atmosphere and beautifully curated seasonal menus. We're now seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the next chapter of our culinary journey.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead Cottage Kitchen as your initial focus, immersing yourself in its team, menu, and operations. Once established, your role will expand to oversee and uplift the kitchen operations at Culshaw's Restaurant, located at our award‑winning Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in the east end of Adelaide's CBD.

You'll inspire and mentor your teams, design creative seasonal menus, and deliver consistently high‑quality dishes that reflect our values of sustainability, local sourcing, and authentic hospitality. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives on creativity, professionalism, and operational excellence across multiple venues.

What You'll Bring

  • Demonstrated success as a Head Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Proven ability to manage COGS and Wage Costs in line with budgetary targets, ensuring profitability without compromising quality.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor and retain talented kitchen teams across multiple venues.
  • A creative and strategic approach to seasonal menu development, balancing innovation with commercial viability.
  • Solid understanding of supplier negotiation, stock control, and waste minimisation to optimise operational efficiency.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure clear direction and collaboration with front-of-house and management teams.
  • A commitment to the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.

What's On Offer

  • Onsite undercover car parking
  • Discounted dining
  • Autonomy to shape your kitchens and teams
  • Competitive salary
  • The opportunity to make your mark on two distinctive dining destinations within South Australia's leading boutique hotel group.

If you're ready to lead with heart, flavour, and a dash of creativity – we'd love to hear from you

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia High Tide Cafe Semaphore Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    High Tide Cafe Semaphore is seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our team. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations and ensuring the delivery of seasonal, flavourful and exciting food to our customers. This is a full-time position.What you'll be doingDeveloping and executing creative, high-quality...

  • Head Chef

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    OverviewHead Chef - Seacliff Beach HotelWe're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Seacliff Beach Hotel, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can't get enough of.Located right on the beachfront is the iconic Seacliff Beach Hotel, known for it's prominent location, the Seacliff has been...

  • Head Chef

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    OverviewHead Chef - Seacliff Beach HotelWe're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Seacliff Beach Hotel, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can't get enough of.Located right on the beachfront is the iconic Seacliff Beach Hotel, known for it's prominent location, the Seacliff has been...

  • Head Chef

    5 days ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    About The RoleHead Chef | Seacliff Beach HotelWe're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Seacliff Beach Hotel, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can't get enough of.Located right on the beachfront is the iconic Seacliff Beach Hotel, known for it's prominent location, the Seacliff has...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia ALH Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Job DescriptionHead Chef | The Beach HotelWe're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at theBeach Hotel, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can't get enough of.Our Bar menu has a selection of pizzas to choose from, and the Bistro menu offers delicious meals from the chargrill or rotisserie....

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    OverviewHead Chef - The Beach Hotel, Seaford role at Endeavour Group.We're on the lookout for an experienced and inspiring Head Chef to take the reins of the kitchen at the Beach Hotel, the local favourite where good food, great mates, and unforgettable nights all come together.At the Beach Hotel, we're all about flavour, creativity, and crowd-pleasing...

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    Overview Head Chef - The Beach Hotel, Seaford role at Endeavour Group. We're on the lookout for an experienced and inspiring Head Chef to take the reins of the kitchen at the Beach Hotel, the local favourite where good food, great mates, and unforgettable nights all come together. At the Beach Hotel, we're all about flavour, creativity, and...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Victoria Park Social Club Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity to become Head Chef at Victoria Park Social Club -  a unique city venue located in historic Victoria Park offering relaxed dining and private functions.We are looking for a professional and passionate Head Chef to lead our small and dedicated team across both private events and a la carte serviceYou will need strong leadership skills...

  • Head Chef

    4 days ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Matthews Hospitality Full time

    Feathers Hotel - Burnside 5066HEAD CHEF | THE FEATHERS HOTELLead the kitchen at one of Adelaide's most iconic premium pubs.Are you an experienced chef ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen?This is your opportunity to take charge at a venue known for its quality food, stylish atmosphere, and exceptional guest...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia ALH Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Job DescriptionHead Chef | Seacliff Beach HotelWe're searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Seacliff Beach Hotel, the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can't get enough of.Located right on the beachfront is the iconic Seacliff Beach Hotel, known for it's prominent location, the Seacliff has...