Job Description
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co is looking for a full-time Chef to join the kitchen team at our Busselton venue.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Chef to be part of one of WA’s leading independent craft breweries. Our Busselton venue is a fast-paced hospitality environment focused on quality food, great beer, strong service, and creating memorable guest experiences.
As Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food, maintaining kitchen standards, supporting service delivery, and working closely with the Head Chef and venue team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items to Rocky Ridge Brewing Co standards.
- Ensure all meals are prepared consistently, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, cleaning, and pack-down.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
- Maintain strong food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Follow recipes, kitchen procedures, and food safety requirements.
- Assist with stock rotation, storage, and inventory control.
- Minimise food waste and support cost control measures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
- Comply with food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and venue policies.
- Assist with preparation for functions, events, specials, and high-volume service periods.
- Support junior kitchen staff where required.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
- Contribute ideas to improve kitchen systems, menu execution, and overall guest experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial cookery role.
- Experience working in a busy restaurant, pub, brewery, café, or comparable hospitality venue.
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail, presentation, and consistency.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow direction, work as part of a team, and communicate clearly.
- Understanding of stock control, food rotation, and waste minimisation.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and busy event periods as required.
- Current Australian work rights or ability to obtain appropriate work authorisation.
- Ability to reliably commute to, or relocate to, Busselton WA before starting work.
About You
The successful applicant will be reliable, hardworking, and passionate about producing quality food. You will take pride in your work, enjoy working as part of a team, and be comfortable in a fast-moving hospitality environment.
You will be someone who understands the importance of consistency, cleanliness, communication, and service speed. You do not need to be a craft beer expert, but an interest in great food, beer, and hospitality culture will be highly regarded.
Why Join Rocky Ridge?
- Work with one of WA’s leading independent craft breweries.
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and growing hospitality team.
- Full-time role with opportunities to develop your hospitality career.
- Supportive team environment.
- Staff discounts and access to great beer, food, events, and industry experiences.
- A workplace that values quality, community, inclusion, and good times.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated Chef who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the Chef role at Rocky Ridge Brewing Co Busselton.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type
Full-time
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shifts
- Weekend availability
- Public holidays as required
Ability to Commute / Relocate
Busselton, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work required.
Experience
Chef or commercial cookery experience: 2-3 years required.
Pay: $76,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
