Head Chef Woodbridge

Located in the heart of Guildford, the Woodbridge Hotel is a much-loved local pub full of character, set within a charming heritage building. With a busy bistro, loyal community following and a packed events calendar, the venue delivers a warm, welcoming pub experience week in, week out.The kitchen is all about elevated pub classics with a strong Irish and English influence - hearty, generous dishes designed to keep locals coming back. Expect fresh, in-house cooking, quality local produce, rotating specials and strong, consistent trade across the week.We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, lead from the front and continue building a strong, high-performing BOH team.The RoleFull ownership of all BOH operationsLead, mentor and develop your kitchen teamDrive food quality, consistency and service standardsManage stock control, ordering, rostering and labour costsDeliver strong GP performance in line with AVC targetsMaintain high standards across food safety and WHS complianceAbout YouProven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready for the next stepBackground in busy pubs, bistros or high-volume kitchensPassion for classic pub food and hearty Irish/English-style cookingStrong leadership skills with the ability to build and retain a solid teamHands-on, organised and calm under pressureStrong understanding of kitchen systems, costing and operational performanceWhy Join Us?Competitive salary + yearly bonus of up to $20K paid quarterlyWell-established venue with strong local trade and community presenceAutonomy to lead your kitchen and influence the food offeringSupport from AVC central teams including operations, recruitment, marketing and ITCareer growth opportunities across a network of 240+ venuesGreat team culture within a community-focused pubStaff discounts across all AVC venuesReady to take the next step in your career and make your mark at one of Guildford's iconic locals?Apply now via Seek or through our careers page.