Position Available
Demi Chef
Commencing
Aug 2026
Join the Team at the New Bayview Hotel Batemans Bay – Demi Chef Wanted!
The Bayview Hotel's refurbishment is complete, and we're excited to have recently reopened. As we continue to grow, we're looking for enthusiastic and skilled people to join our kitchen team.
Dreaming of a sea change? This is a great opportunity for successful candidate looking to live and work on the beautiful NSW South Coast - no need to already be based locally!
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
We are seeking applicants who are professional and reliable with a passion for food and a positive team attitude. As the Demi Chef, your role will include but not limited to the following:
- Assisting Chef De Partie with overseeing a designated kitchen section, ensuring efficient preparation and delivery of menu items
- Prepare high-quality dishes consistently in line with restaurant standards and presentation guidelines
- Manage mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready for service periods
- Monitor food quality and portion control to maintain guest satisfaction and cost targets
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior kitchen staff, including Commis chefs and apprentices
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (including HACCP)
- Maintain all workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas clean, tidy, and well-organised
- Work collaboratively with the Chef De Parties, Sous Chef and Executive Chef to meet service demands
- Assist during peak service times in coordinating kitchen workflow and timing
- Address and resolve issues promptly to uphold kitchen efficiency and guest satisfaction
Skills and Experience:
- Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
- Prepare food for cooking.
- Cook food by a range of methods (i.e. baking, braising, frying, roasting or steaming).
- Divide food into portions and ensure that the food is well presented.
- Clean food preparation areas and equipment.
- Store food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities.
- Take stock of ingredients and equipment and place orders to replenish stock.
- Receive and store supplies.
- Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Pay: $79,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
