About the role

This is an significant position within the kitchen team at The Mac's Hotel, a historic hospitality venue in Portland, Victoria. You will work closely with and provide support to the Head Chef. For the right experienced candidate, the role will include the ability to step up and assist with the leadership and day-to-day running of the kitchen, including during the Head Chef's days off.

Key responsibilities

- Preparing and cooking high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner services

- Working confidently across pan, grill and other sections of a busy commercial kitchen

- Maintaining consistency in food quality, portioning and presentation

- Supporting the Head Chef with the daily operation of the kitchen

- Assisting with ordering, stock management and kitchen organisation

- Understanding food costs, portion control and waste management

- Maintaining high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

- Providing creative input into specials and menu development

- Supporting and assisting other members of the kitchen team

- Helping maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment during busy services

About you

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or another relevant qualification

- Previous experience working in a busy commercial kitchen

- Strong pan and grill experience





- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A high level of attention to detail
- A strong focus on consistency, quality and presentation
- An understanding of food costing and portion control
- The ability to work efficiently and remain calm under pressure

- Strong communication skills

- High standards of personal presentation, hygiene and food safety

About us The Mac's Hotel is a historic hospitality venue located in the beautiful seaside town of Portland, Victoria. Operating from an iconic three-storey bluestone building dating back to 1856, The Mac's is a busy, multi-faceted hospitality business incorporating dining areas, public bar, accommodation and a seven-day food operation. The kitchen operates seven days a week across breakfast, lunch and dinner services, as well as supporting takeaway and delivery offerings.

Advantages

- Full-time or casual employment opportunities

- Award rates based on the applicable classification and employment type

- Opportunity for increased responsibility and career advancement

- Supportive Head Chef and management team

- Friendly and collaborative working environment

- Varied work across a busy, established hospitality venue
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and develop professionally
- A beautiful seaside location in Portland, Victoria

📌 CHEF/COMMERCIAL COOK - FULL TIME OR CASUAL (Portland)
🏢 Macs Hotel Portland
📍 Portland