The Valley Pub

Busy local pub with a kitchen that takes its food seriously — honest pub classics done properly. We're after a full time Commis Chef to join a tight, well-run brigade.

The role

Hands-on kitchen work for someone early in their career who wants to learn properly. You'll work across all sections under our Chef de Partie and Sous Chef, building skill and speed every service.
Prep to spec — butchery, portioning, sauces, stocks and set up
Run a section during service under supervision, plating to standard
Check deliveries, rotate stock, label and date correctly
Keep your station clean, organised and food-protected
Help with clean-down, waste tracking and close

What we're after
A genuine interest in food and a willingness to learn
Basic knife skills and solid kitchen hygiene
Calm and organised through a busy service




Reliable, punctual, good communicator
Available across a seven-day roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
Full working rights in Australia

Cert III in Commercial Cookery (or in progress), Food Safety Handling and previous pub or bistro experience are all a bonus, not a must.

Why here

Permanent full-time hours and a stable roster. Real mentoring from senior chefs who want to see you progress. We promote from within.

Apply

Send your resume and a few lines about yourself to [email protected] . We want this role filled in rapid!

Pay: $68,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Commis Chef Canberra
🏢 The Lighthouse Pub, The Valley Pub, Palmers Gungahlin
📍 Canberra