We are looking for a passionate and hard working chef to join our growing team at The Warilla Hotel. Our Wholey Smoke Bistro serves up delicious dishes made with the freshest local produce, ingredients and smoking techniques. From smokehouse specialties to pub classics, we take pride in creating exceptional meals for our customers. Join a team of fun and positive chefs in this community focussed venue.

Position Overview:
We want a professional who takes pride in their work, has a positive attitude, cares about their teams and has a growth mindset. There is potential to grow in this role and within the group.

The suitable candidate will be passionate about producing great food, from smokehouse favourites and pub classics, to fresh and seasonal specials. If you take advantage of this terrific opportunity and are successful, you will work with a great team who aspires to produce consistent, quality meals, trading 7 days a week. The team also likes to have fun at work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a Chef is required
• Experience in all sections including larder, fryers, pans and grill
• Ability to work well under pressure and with high volumes
• Understanding of stock control and waste minimisation
• Knowledge of all kitchen procedures, food handling and workplace safety
• Food safety certificate

Tasks & responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cooking of all sections, grill, pans, fryers and larder
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

This full time role will involve day, night and weekend work, over 4.5 days per week.

482 Visa sponsorship available after six months full time, for exceptional team members. We do not sponsor 186 Permanent Resident visas at the time.

If you are a talented and passionate Chef ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you!