Valley Bar and Accommodation Pty Ltd Australian Hotel is a welcoming local pub offering quality food, drinks and accommodation in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our venue provides a central meeting place for the local community, visitors and guests, with a focus on providing enjoyable dining and hospitality experiences.

Our kitchen offers a varied menu featuring fresh, quality ingredients and a range of classic pub favourites alongside contemporary dishes. We pride ourselves on friendly service, consistent food quality and maintaining a professional, team-oriented workplace.

As a growing hospitality business, we are committed to supporting our staff, maintaining high standards of food preparation and service, and providing our customers with a positive dining experience.

Creative menu design incorporating seasonal produce and trends;

Deliver high quality and consistent food across the venue;

Ensure freshness of all food products, quality cooking techniques and delivery of menu items within a timely manner;

Continually seek feedback on improvements that maximises customer experience and profitability;

Minimising food waste through utilising effective cooking techniques, delivering consistent food and awareness of orders;





Ensure stock rotation is maintained throughout the kitchen;

Assist with supervision and training of junior/trainee kitchen team members;

Work efficiently and effectively with the extended team;

Ensure compliance in food safety and hygiene standards;

Work Health & Safety Compliance;

Ensure the effective adherence and implementation of all policies and reporting of injuries, incidents and hazards promptly;

Assist the management team in establishing goals for the kitchen and implementing profit initiatives.

Any other duties as required or directed by management.

At least 12 months of relevant work experience following a Chef qualification;

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, or Australian equivalent qualification, is required;

Knowledge of safe food handling practices;

Previous culinary experience in kitchens offering high quality/consistency of food;

Ability to work as part of a dynamic team and take direction;

Ability to multitask under pressure;

Flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to work within a fast-paced workplace.

Pay: $79,423.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (South Grafton)
🏢 Australian Hotel
📍 South Grafton