Chef | Park Hotel | Mount Gambier ****
Making others feel good, feels great!
At Matthews Hospitality, we believe that making others feel good, feels great.
That's why we're passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests while providing a supportive, rewarding workplace for our team.
ABOUT THE HOTEL
The Park Hotel is a well-established and highly regarded venue in the heart of Mount Gambier.
Rich in history and community spirit, the hotel features a traditional front bar, spacious dining areas, gaming facilities and a busy drive-through bottleshop.
Our kitchen is passionate about fresh ingredients, quality food and delivering modern Australian pub favourites with consistency and pride.
Whether it's a perfectly cooked schnitzel, fresh seafood or seasonal specials, we focus on creating meals our guests return for time and time again.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team.
This role will initially commence on a casual basis, with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time or part-time if desired.
Working across a rotating 7-day roster, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality meals while supporting the Head Chef and working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and takes pride in producing quality food every service.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Opportunity to progress into a permanent full-time position
Supportive and experienced kitchen leadership team
Work with fresh, quality ingredients and modern Australian cuisine




Stable employment with one of South Australia's leading hospitality groups
Staff discounts across Matthews Hospitality venues
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Be part of a venue that values teamwork, community and great food
THE NON-NEGOTIABLES
Minimum two years' experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent industry experience)
Passion for producing quality modern Australian cuisine
Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
Strong understanding of portion control, waste minimisation and stock management
Ability to maintain high food presentation and consistency standards
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
Reliable, professional and flexible across a seven-day roster
Commitment to workplace health and safety standards
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Preparing and cooking high-quality meals to company standards
Assisting with menu preparation and daily food production
Maintaining exceptional presentation and consistency across every dish
Supporting the Head Chef during busy service periods
Monitoring food quality, stock rotation and portion control
Minimising food waste and contributing to food cost targets
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen
Complying with food safety, allergen and WHS requirements
Working collaboratively with front and back of house teams
Contributing positively to a supportive and skilled kitchen culture
Must have Australian working rights and live in or near Mount Gambier.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
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📌 Chef (Mount Gambier)
🏢 Matthews Hospitality
📍 Mount Gambier