Lakes & Ocean Hotel Forster is a celebrated Mid-North Coast institution, known for its vibrant atmosphere, premium dining experience, and stunning location overlooking Wallis Lake. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional cuisine, a friendly and collaborative team culture, and being a core part of the wonderful local community.
We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and skilled individuals to expand our culinary team.
We are currently seeking passionate and skilled Casual Chefs and/or Experienced Cooks to support our Head Chef and Sous Chef in evolving our modern bistro menu. This menu focuses on fresh, seasonal, and quality ingredients, celebrating coastal flavours and pub classics.
Position: Casual Chef and/or Experienced Cook
Employment Terms: Paid hourly under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (HIGA), with all applicable penalty rates.
We are open to discuss full time roles.
HIGA Industry rate relavant experience & qualifications.
Candidates must be experienced and proficient, or willing to quickly become proficient, in various sections of a busy bistro kitchen, including:
Grill & Pans: Executing dishes to a high standard of quality and consistency.
Fryer & Burger: Maintaining speed and quality control during peak service.
Larder & Prep: Focusing on efficiency and maintaining our high standards of food hygiene.
Mentoring junior team members and maintaining a positive, professional kitchen environment.
Amazing Location: Work in the heart of Forster, often described as a sea change location.
Great Work-Life Balance: No early morning starts – enjoy the coast before your shift!
Supportive Culture: Excellent working conditions with strong guidance from senior food leadership and management.
Career Growth: Exciting opportunities to develop your skills within an expanding and progressive company.
Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rates with full penalty rates for weekends and public holidays.
Ample on-site parking.
We are looking for self-motivated and focused individuals who possess:
Proven kitchen experience (as a Chef or Cook) in a high-volume environment.
A positive, productive, and calm demeanour under pressure.
Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and neat personal presentation.
A strong desire to develop both their own skills and contribute to the team's growth.
Respect for the profession, ingredients, the team, and our guests.
Current and valid Australian working rights.
Join us at the Lakes & Ocean Hotel Forster, where your culinary passion can thrive in a vibrant and supportive coastal setting. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you!
