Job Description

The Salisbury Hotel is a local favourite— busy, relaxed, and known for great pub food, solid community vibes, and a supportive, team-first culture.

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- Chef/Cook role – 20+ hours in a busy pub kitchen
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- Fast-paced service – strong team + consistent trade
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- Cook quality pub food – no fuss, just great execution
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Hello, thanks for stopping by — we're excited to hear from you!

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If you love honest pub food done properly — fresh ingredients, solid technique, and consistency every service — you'll feel right at home here.

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The Salisbury Hotel is on the hunt for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our busy, no-nonsense kitchen.

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ABOUT YOU!

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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.

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You'll thrive if you are:

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- Experienced in a fast-paced pub or Western-style kitchen
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- Confident cooking classic pub meals with consistency and care
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- Calm, organised, and able to handle high-volume service
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- A strong communicator who works well with front-of-house
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- Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
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- Proud of your standards, presentation, and output every shift
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- Comfortable working independently while supporting your team
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THE NON-NEGOTIABLES

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- Minimum 3 years' experience in a fast-paced pub or similar kitchen
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- Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
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- Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
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- Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costsFull working rights in Australia
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

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- A busy, well-established venue with strong, consistent trade
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- A supportive kitchen team that works hard and backs each other
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- Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career
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- Be part of a proud South Australian hospitality group
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- A kitchen that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
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- A workplace built on respect, professionalism, and integrity
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ABOUT THE JOB

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This is a casual Chef/Cook role offering 20+ hours per week, working across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential.

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You'll be working in a high-volume kitchen focused on delivering consistent, high-quality pub meals.

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Your role will include:

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- Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
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- Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
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- Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
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- Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost control
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- Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
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- Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
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- Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready
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This is a hands-on role where reliability, consistency, and pride in your work are key.

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APPLY NOW & NEXT STEPS

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- Have your updated and current resume ready to upload
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- Answer all questions to ensure we have all the information we need
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- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview
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- Must have full working rights in Australia
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Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury SA 5108

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📌 Chef Salisbury Hotel - Salisbury 5108
🏢 Matthews Hospitality Group
📍 Salisbury