Join Head Chef April and help us take the Acacia Ridge kitchen to the next level An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Casual Chef to join Head Chef April and the kitchen team at Acacia Ridge Hotel.

We’re looking for someone who loves good pub food, works well within a team and takes genuine pride in what leaves the pass.

There is plenty happening at Acacia Ridge, and we’re focused on continuing to strengthen the kitchen, build food sales and create a consistently great experience for our customers.

This is a great opportunity for a Chef who wants to be part of that journey.

About the role

Working closely with Head Chef April and the wider kitchen team, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day preparation and service of our food offering across the venue.

You’ll be expected to jump in, support the team and help keep the kitchen running smoothly across busy lunch and dinner services.

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing and cooking meals to venue recipes and standards
- Working confidently across different sections of the kitchen
- Maintaining strong food quality, presentation and portion control
- Supporting smooth and efficient service
- Completing food preparation for upcoming services
- Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
- Keeping your section and the wider kitchen clean and organised
- Following correct stock rotation and storage procedures
- Assisting with deliveries, stock control and reducing waste
- Communicating closely with BOH and FOH teams
- Supporting Head Chef April and the kitchen leadership team
- Bringing a positive attitude and helping create a strong team culture

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you:

- Have previous experience as a Chef in a pub, club, restaurant or similar environment
- Are confident working through busy service periods
- Take pride in producing consistent,



quality food
- Have strong food safety and kitchen hygiene knowledge
- Are reliable, organised and communicate well
- Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team
- Are willing to jump in and help wherever needed
- Can work a flexible roster including evenings and weekends
- Have a positive attitude and genuinely enjoy hospitality

Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are highly regarded, however solid experience and the right attitude are equally important to us.

Why join Acacia Ridge Hotel?

Work directly with our Head Chef

Join April and help shape the next stage of the kitchen.

Be part of a kitchen that is growing

We’re continuing to improve our food offering, standards and overall kitchen operation.

A hands-on, supportive team

We want people who back each other, communicate and enjoy coming to work.

Opportunity to grow with Monarch Hotels

Acacia Ridge Hotel is part of the growing Monarch Hotels group, with further venues joining the portfolio and opportunities continuing to develop across the business.

Your ideas matter

We want team members who care about the food, notice opportunities and aren't afraid to contribute ideas.

The position

Employment Type: Casual

Venue: Acacia Ridge Hotel

Availability: A mixture of weekday, evening and weekend shifts will be required.

Hours will vary depending on trade and operational requirements, with strong availability highly regarded.

Ready to join us?

If you’re a Chef looking for a new opportunity with a supportive team and want to be part of an exciting period of growth at Acacia Ridge Hotel, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Indeed with your resume and current availability.

Come join Head Chef April and the Acacia Ridge team and help us keep pushing the kitchen forward.

Pay: From $36.81 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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