The Venue
The Belmore Hotel is one of Maitland's leading privately owned venues, recently renovated to set a new standard for customer experience in the area. We operate a busy restaurant, excellent gaming facilities and a thriving bar trade, catering to everyone from a quick business lunch to a great night out with friends. We pride ourselves on a culture of first-class service that positively impacts our customers, while consistently delivering profitable growth through an exceptional overall experience.
The Role
We're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team. You'll play a key role in day-to-day operations, working alongside a collaborative team to prepare high-quality dishes that keep our guests coming back.
What You'll Bring
- Trade qualification as a Chef or Cook
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Confidence coordinating daily tasks with kitchen staff
- A track record of timely, high-quality food service
- Solid understanding of stock management — ordering, rotation and wastage control
- Working knowledge of OH&S, HACCP, and Food Safety Program management
- The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- A positive, professional attitude
- An understanding of food and labour costing
What's On Offer
- Full-time, stable hours in a newly renovated, high-volume venue
- Supportive, collaborative kitchen culture
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from it. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria above.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
- Culinary: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certificate (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
