About the Venue:
Located within The Lakes Hotel in West Lakes, Adelaide, Knots Kitchen and Tunki offer two distinct culinary experiences under one roof.
Knots Kitchen is a vibrant, high-volume restaurant known for its modern Australian cuisine, Asian-inspired flavours and popular traditional carvery, delivering quality dining in a relaxed contemporary setting.
Tunki is Adelaide's premier Nikkei restaurant, blending Japanese precision with bold Peruvian flavours. Featuring premium seafood, exceptional local produce and wood-fired cooking, Tunki has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering a refined and innovative dining experience.
Together, these two unique concepts create an exciting environment for passionate chefs looking to develop their skills within one of Adelaide's leading hospitality destinations.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate Chefs at all levels, including Chef de Partie, Demi Chef and Commis Chef, to join our culinary team on a Casual basis.
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking for flexibility, a Demi Chef ready to continue developing your skills, or an ambitious Commis Chef eager to learn from experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional kitchen brigade, gain experience within a range of dining concepts, and build your career with one of Australia's leading hospitality groups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with venue standards
- Support the kitchen team during food preparation and service
- Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across all menu items
- Assist with mise en place, stock rotation and section organisation
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards at all times
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Support senior chefs and continue developing your culinary skills
About You:
- Previous commercial kitchen experience appropriate to your level (Chef de Partie, Demi Chef or Commis Chef)
- Passion for quality food and hospitality
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Sound understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
- Flexible availability across a seven-day rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this role)
Benefits:
- Casual opportunities with flexible rostering
- Work within one of Adelaide's leading hospitality destinations
- Internal and external training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts across Oscars Group venues
- Mentoring from experienced hospitality professionals
- Career progression opportunities across 45+ Oscars Group venues
- Reward and recognition initiatives
About Us:
The Lakes Hotel is proudly part of Oscars Group, a passionate, creative and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986.
Today, Oscars Group is one of Australia's largest privately owned hospitality groups, operating an ever-expanding portfolio of 45+ assets across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Our portfolio spans accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.
We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Apply now and Join the Fun with Oscars Group!
Pay: $36.81 – $56.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Which visa do you currently hold and when does it expires?
Experience:
- Commis Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
- Demi Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
- Chef de Partie: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
