Head Chef – Royal Albert Hotel, Surry Hills

Royal Albert Hotel in Surry Hills seeks a dynamic Head Chef to lead our tight-knit kitchen team in this much-loved inner-city pub. This is a great chance to step up from CDP/Sous Chef into full Head Chef ownership – perfect for an ambitious talent ready to build experience, run the show, and drive the venue forward.

The Opportunity

• Take complete leadership of the kitchen with full autonomy on menus, rosters, and day-to-day operations.
• Visa sponsorship available for the right overseas candidate (TSS 482 pathway, potential PR route).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute pub classics with modern twists that suit a busy Surry Hills local, drive repeat trade, and fit the Royal Albert vibe.
• Control costs while maintaining quality and consistency – your ability to run a tight, efficient ship will really show.
• Lead, train, and develop a small, loyal kitchen crew, fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with the GM on events, specials, and menu evolution to boost food trade.

What We're Looking For

• CDP or Sous Chef with 2+ years’ leadership experience and a genuine desire to own and grow a kitchen.
• Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced pub environment and delivers under pressure.
• Strong WHS, stock control, and cost management skills – commercially minded, not just creative.
• Onshore applicants only with full work rights (sponsorship/PR pathways available for the right candidate).

Job summary
Talented CDP/Sous ready to lead a classic Surry Hills pub kitchen? Full autonomy at Royal Albert Hotel, $80k + super, visa sponsorship available. Build Head Chef experience fast.