Job Description
The Maylands Hotel is a modern local favourite—busy, welcoming, and known for quality food, strong leadership, and a supportive team culture.
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Strong team + modern pub – grow your career with us
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All-day dining + functions – variety every shift
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Hello, thanks for stopping by — we're excited to hear from you!
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Looking for a full-time kitchen role where you can stay hands-on, join a solid crew, and work in a fast-paced, supportive environment? The Maylands Hotel could be your next move.
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As part of Matthews Hospitality Group, we're proud to be a South Australian, family-owned business that values great food, great people, and doing things properly.
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We're looking for a Chef to join our busy kitchen, delivering quality food across all-day dining and functions.
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ABOUT YOU!
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You're reliable, positive, and comfortable jumping into service when it's busy. You care about food quality, work well in a team, and stay calm under pressure.
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You'll thrive if you are:
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Experienced working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
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Trade qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery)
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A team player with a can-do attitude
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Calm and organised during busy services
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Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen hygiene
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Clear in your communication with a team-first mindset
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Available to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends
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THE NON-NEGOTIABLES
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Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent)
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Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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Availability across evenings, weekends, and public holidays
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Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
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Full working rights in Australia
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
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Staff food discounts across Matthews Hospitality Group venues
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Gym and private health discounts
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A friendly, professional team with strong kitchen leadership
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Opportunities for career progression and leadership
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A workplace that values consistency, teamwork, and quality
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ABOUT THE JOB
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This is a Chef role working across a rotating 7-day roster in a busy, contemporary pub kitchen.
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You'll help deliver consistent, high-quality food while supporting the wider kitchen team during service.
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Your role will include:
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Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
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Supporting the leadership and wider kitchen team
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Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene requirements
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Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
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Keeping your section clean, organised, and service-ready
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Reporting equipment or maintenance issues as required
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Working flexible shifts as part of a rotating roster
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This is a hands-on role where reliability, teamwork, and pride in your work are key.
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Maylands Hotel, Maylands SA ****

📌 Chef (South Australia)
🏢 Matthews Hospitality Group
📍 South Australia