The Venue

The Belmore Hotel is one of Maitland's leading privately owned venues, recently renovated to set a new standard for customer experience in the area. We operate a busy restaurant, excellent gaming facilities and a thriving bar trade, catering to everyone from a quick business lunch to a great night out with friends. We pride ourselves on a culture of first-class service that positively impacts our customers, while consistently delivering profitable growth through an exceptional overall experience.

The Role

We're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team. You'll play a key role in day-to-day operations, working alongside a cooperative team to prepare high-quality dishes that keep our guests coming back.

What You'll Bring
Trade qualification as a Chef or Cook
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
Confidence coordinating daily tasks with kitchen staff
A track record of timely, high-quality food service
Solid understanding of stock management — ordering,



rotation and wastage control
Working knowledge of OH&S;, HACCP, and Food Safety Program management
The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
A positive, professional attitude
An understanding of food and labour costing

What's On Offer
Full-time, stable hours in a newly renovated, high-volume venue
Supportive, cooperative kitchen culture

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from it. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria above.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Advantages:
Employee discount

Education:
Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:
Culinary: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
Food Safety Certificate (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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