Head Chef Guildford

About the Role

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 robust Irish and English influence – hearty, generous dishes designed to keep locals coming back. Expect fresh, in‑house cooking, quality local produce, rotating specials and robust, 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.

Responsibilities

Full ownership of all BOH operations

Lead, mentor and develop your kitchen team

Drive food quality, consistency and service standards

Manage stock control, ordering, rostering and labour costs

Deliver strong GP performance in line with AVC targets

Maintain high standards across food safety and WHS compliance

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready for the next step

Background in busy pubs, bistros or high‑volume kitchens

Passion for classic pub food and hearty Irish/English‑style cooking

Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and retain a solid team

Hands‑on, organised and calm under pressure

Strong understanding of kitchen systems, costing and operational performance

Benefits

Market-competitive salary + yearly bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly

Well‑established venue with strong local trade and community presence

Autonomy to lead your kitchen and influence the food offering

Support from AVC central teams including operations, recruitment, marketing and IT

Career growth opportunities across a network of 240+ venues

Great team culture within a community‑focused pub

Staff discounts across all AVC venues

Ready 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.

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