If you thrive under pressure and are equally skilled at à la carte specials, canapés, and regular pub favourites, then be a part of our rewarding hospitality experience.

Located a short walk from Southern Cross Station, The Royal Melbourne Hotel is a fun, vibrant venue with great food, beverages, and a destination for dinner when Marvel Stadium hosts music & sporting events. Nestled on the city fringe, the Royal Melbourne Hotel is popular among local businesses and residents.

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and a great function experience, intending to always exceed our customers' expectations.

To be considered for this position, you must have exceptional communication skills, accept responsibility, be well-trained, be team-driven and have a strong desire to improve your skills and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

- Food Preparation & Service: Cook and present menu items consistently according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Kitchen Operations: Oversee daily station setups and delegate prep tasks to kitchen hands and junior staff.
- Menu & Innovation: Assist in creating daily specials and developing seasonal menus that manage food costs.
- Inventory Control: Monitor food stock, rotate inventory to minimise waste, and place orders with approved vendors.
- Food Safety & Sanitation:



Maintain a spotlessly clean workstation and enforce all local council health department regulations and safety standards.
- Dietary Requirements: Safely modify dishes to accommodate guest allergies and dietary requests (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free).
- Team Collaboration: Maintain a positive, professional approach with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams during high-volume periods.

Skills & Qualifications

- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Education: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent vocational qualification) is highly regarded but not mandatory.
- Technical Skill: Proficient in commercial cooking techniques, knife handling, and operating standard kitchen equipment.
- Compliance: Strong understanding of food hygiene regulations and HACCP food safety plans.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional time management, transparent communication, and the ability to stay calm under intense service pressure.

Work Schedule & Physical Demands

- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Ability to stand for long periods and safely lift heavy kitchen items (up to 15-20 kg).

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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