The Albert Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel located in Mosman on Sydney's Lower North Shore. We are seeking an experienced, reliable and personable Breakfast Cook & Food and Beverage Attendant to join our small hotel team.

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable preparing and cooking breakfast and providing professional guest service. The position will involve up to 4–5 breakfast shifts per week, including weekends, depending on the roster and hotel occupancy. Breakfast service hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 9:30 am and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am – 10:00 am.

Rostered shifts will include appropriate time before and after breakfast service for preparation, set-up and closing duties. The role currently includes responsibility for independently preparing and cooking breakfast on Wednesdays, with kitchen and guest-service duties on other rostered days. The hotel also hosts occasional functions for wedding groups and other guests on its outdoor terrace, which may provide additional late-afternoon or evening shifts, typically around 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Key responsibilities

- Providing friendly, professional and attentive breakfast service to hotel guests
- Taking guest orders and serving breakfast in the hotel's dining room and outdoor terrace
- Assisting the Senior Cook with breakfast preparation and service
- Independently preparing and cooking breakfast on designated shifts
- Setting up and closing down the breakfast service
- Clearing and resetting tables
- Operating the commercial dishwasher and maintaining clean and organised kitchen and service areas
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation




- Restocking and preparing for subsequent breakfast services
- Liaising with guests regarding breakfast arrangements, including dietary and allergy requirements
- Assisting with hotel functions and events as required

About you

- Previous experience in hotel, café or restaurant breakfast service
- Practical breakfast cooking experience
- The confidence and ability to independently prepare and cook breakfast when required
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate professionally with guests both in person and by email
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills
- Appropriate food safety and food-handling training, together with a good understanding of safe food preparation and hygiene
- Good attention to detail, particularly when dealing with dietary and allergy requirements
- The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a small team
- A professional and well-presented approach
- Reliability and punctuality
- Availability for early-morning shifts, including weekends
- Flexibility to undertake additional shifts when required
- A current NSW RSA, or willingness to obtain one, for occasional event work
- Current NSW Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification would be highly regarded





Applicants must have valid Australian working rights that provide sufficient ongoing availability and flexibility to meet the requirements of the position. Applicants should advise of any restrictions on their working hours or availability when applying.

Hours and future opportunities

This position would suit someone looking for regular morning hospitality work, with the opportunity to undertake additional shifts from time to time.

For the right person, there is scope for the position to develop into a more substantial role, including additional hours and greater responsibility for breakfast preparation, cooking and service as the Hotel's operational requirements evolve.

Employment and remuneration The position may be offered on a casual or permanent part-time basis, depending on the successful applicant's experience, availability and the agreed roster.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, with the applicable classification and rate determined having regard to the successful applicant's experience and duties performed. Applicable penalty rates and other Award entitlements will apply.

Location: The Albert Hotel, Mosman NSW

If you have experience in both breakfast service and cooking and are looking for a diverse hospitality role with predominantly morning hours and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility over time, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply with your résumé and a brief outline of your relevant breakfast service and cooking experience, current Australian working rights and any applicable restrictions, and availability Monday to Sunday.

📌 Breakfast Cook & Food and Beverage Attendant (Mosman)
🏢 Emerald City Hotels Administration
📍 Mosman