Breakfast Cook & Food and Beverage Attendant

Emerald City Hotels Administration Pty Ltd – Mosman NSW

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 wide-ranging, 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

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 varied hospitality role with predominantly morning hours and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility over time, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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