The Salisbury Hotel is a local favourite—busy, relaxed, and known for great pub food, strong community vibes, and a supportive, team-first culture.
Chef/Cook role – 20+ hours in a busy pub kitchen
Quick-paced service – strong team + consistent trade
Cook quality pub food – no fuss, just great execution
Hello, thanks for stopping by — we're excited to hear from you!
If you love honest pub food done properly — fresh ingredients, solid technique, and consistency every service — you'll feel right at home here.
The Salisbury Hotel is on the hunt for an experiencedChef or Cookto join our busy, no-nonsense kitchen.
ABOUT YOU!
You take pride in your work, stay calm under pressure, and know how to deliver quality meals every time — even when the docket rail is full.
You'll thrive if you are:
Experienced in a fast-paced pub or Western-style kitchen
Confident cooking classic pub meals with consistency and care
Calm, organised, and able to handle high-volume service
A strong communicator who works well with front-of-house
Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
Proud of your standards, presentation, and output every shift
Comfortable working independently while supporting your team
THE NON-NEGOTIABLES
Minimum 3 years' experience in a fast-paced pub or similar kitchen
Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costs
Full working rights in Australia




WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
A busy, well-established venue with robust, consistent trade
A supportive kitchen team that works hard and backs each other
Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career
Be part of a proud South Australian hospitality group
A kitchen that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
A workplace built on respect, professionalism, and integrity
ABOUT THE JOB
This is acasual Chef/Cook role offering 20+ hours per week, working across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential.
You'll be working in a high-volume kitchen focused on delivering consistent, high-quality pub meals.
Your role will include:
Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost control
Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready
This is a hands-on role where reliability, consistency, and pride in your work are key.
APPLY NOW & NEXT STEPS
Have your updated and current resume ready to upload
Answer all questions to ensure we have all the information we need
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview
Must have full working rights in Australia
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