Head Chef | Mick O'Shea's

Lead the kitchen of one of South Adelaide’s big-volume venues.
Mick O'Shea's in Hackham has recently undergone an exciting renovation and is continuing to build on its reputation as a destination for great food, functions and major events.
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef who knows what it takes to lead a high-volume kitchen, drive a strong food offering and keep a large team performing at their best.
This is a serious kitchen operation, with strong weekly covers, a busy functions calendar, promotional events and big weekend trade. You’ll have an established kitchen team around you, but we’re looking for someone who can set the pace, bring energy to the operation and take ownership of the kitchen's continued growth.
What you'll be doing
Lead and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing culture
Oversee food quality, consistency and presentation across all services
Drive kitchen operations across busy weekends, functions and major events
Work closely with the venue leadership team to shape and develop the food offering
Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets
Maintain high standards around food safety, cleanliness and kitchen compliance
Plan menus and specials that work for a high-volume pub environment
Lead from the front during busy services and ensure the kitchen runs efficiently
Train, coach and develop your team to build a strong kitchen culture
What we're looking for
You’ll be an experienced Head Chef or senior kitchen leader who is comfortable operating in a high-volume venue generating around $60k+ in weekly food revenue.
You’ll bring:
Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen operation
Experience in a venue turning over approximately $60k+ in food revenue per week
Strong commercial and financial understanding
Experience managing large kitchen teams and busy service periods
Confidence running functions, promotional events and major trading periods
A genuine passion for food and delivering a great guest experience
Strong organisation and communication skills
The ability to remain calm, focused and hands-on when things get busy
Flexibility and a genuine willingness to work weekends and major events
Why join us?
Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
Join a recently renovated venue with a strong focus on food
Lead an established and experienced kitchen team
High-volume operation with strong weekly trade
Plenty of functions, events and promotional opportunities
Opportunity to shape and develop the food offering
Be part of a venue with significant opportunity for continued growth
Join Australian Venue Co. and access opportunities across our growing portfolio
Staff discounts across our venues
Training, development and career progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Head Chef who thrives in a big, busy venue and wants the opportunity to make your mark on an exciting operation, we'd love to hear from you.