Our client, PDA Holdings Pty Ltd, is recruiting suitably qualified and experienced Cooks and Chefs to support its hospitality operations in its new premium Asian Restaurant in Shoal Bay, Regional NSW. This project represents a strategic flagship expansion into coastal New South Wales, combining contemporary Asian cuisine, refined service standards, modern venue design, and strong corporate operational support. The business forms part of the Zenith Hotels Group portfolio, an established Australian hospitality group operating dining and entertainment venues.
The successful candidates will contribute to the preparation and delivery of high-quality cuisine, maintain food quality and presentation standards, comply with food safety requirements, and work collaboratively with the broader kitchen team.
These are full-time positions located in Shoal Bay NSW 2315. Remuneration will range from AUD $75,000 to $85,000 per annum, plus superannuation, depending on the position offered and the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and relevant experience.
Scope of the role:
- Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including staff delegation, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, either regularly or for special functions and events.
- Managing production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely service delivery.
- Estimating food supply needs, calculating costs for ingredients, and managing orders accordingly.
- Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Analysing recipes and advising prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
- Working closely with team members to execute established recipes and menus with consistency and precision, ensuring alignment with seasonal availability and anticipated customer volume.
- Demonstrating new cooking techniques and introducing equipment to staff for continual culinary improvement.
- Oversee workstation readiness by ensuring mise en place is complete, equipment is functional, and kitchen operations are primed for service efficiency and food quality standards.
- Prepare and cook dishes in strict compliance with food safety and health regulations, ensuring the highest quality and hygiene standards are maintained.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and supervising new team members, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, efficient work environment.
- Monitoring and enforcing sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD:
- At least 2+ years of experience at Cook/Chef level.
- Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
- Preferably have a relevant hospitality degree.
- Demonstrated expertise in Asian cuisine is essential
- Previous experience in high-volume hospitality, hotels, large venues, or event-based catering environments is highly desirable
- International culinary experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates involved in new restaurant openings or concept launches
- Proven ability to perform in fast-paced, operationally demanding environments
- Strong organisational skills and leadership capability
- Availability for evenings, weekends, public holidays and being able to work split shifts.
- Must hold valid Australian work rights at time of application
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:
- Competitive full-time salary package, negotiable based on experience and technical capability, plus superannuation.
- Career development within a flagship Zenith Hotels Group venue, with progression opportunities into senior kitchen leadership roles.
- Work in a professionally structured kitchen with modern equipment, clear operational systems, and hands-on support from an experienced management team.
HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM
Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Australian citizens and permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority in accordance with labour market testing requirements and the objective of supporting the domestic workforce. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
PDA Holdings Pty Ltd is committed to an Australian-first employment strategy and a recruitment process that is fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based. Applications are assessed solely on skills, qualifications, experience, and role suitability, without regard to personal background.
Only where genuine recruitment efforts confirm that no suitably qualified or experienced local candidates are available will individuals with valid work rights, or those eligible for employer sponsorship, be considered, strictly in line with the Migration Act 1958, Migration Regulations 1994, and current Department of Home Affairs policy. Employer sponsorship is approached as a measure of last resort, reflecting PDA Holdings’ commitment to workforce integrity, regulatory compliance, and the long-term development of local talent.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shoal Bay NSW 2315: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- If you are a visa holder, provide your subclass and expiry date.
- Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status.
- Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score.
Work Location: In person
