The Venue

The Belmore Hotel is one of Maitland's leading privately owned venues, recently renovated to set a new standard for customer experience in the area. We operate a busy restaurant, excellent gaming facilities and a thriving bar trade, catering to everyone from a quick business lunch to a great night out with friends. We pride ourselves on a culture of first-class service that positively impacts our customers, while consistently delivering profitable growth through an exceptional overall experience.

The Role

We're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Full Time Chef to join our kitchen team. You'll play a key role in day-to-day operations, working alongside a collaborative team to prepare high-quality dishes that keep our guests coming back.

What you'll be doing

- Prepare, cook and present a range of bistro menu items
- Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place for daily service
- Ensure food is prepared consistently and to a high standard
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Monitor food quality, freshness and presentation
- Assist with stock rotation, storage and portion control to minimise waste
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen and food preparation area
- Assist with the development of menu items, specials and seasonal offerings
- Provide friendly and efficient service when interacting with customers




- Follow all company procedures and food safety requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with fresh food and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality meals.

Ideally, you'll bring:

- Previous experience as a Chef
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
- A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices
- The ability to work efficiently in a busy bistro environment
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on freshness, quality and presentation
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a broader team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Flexibility to work across a range of shifts, including weekends and busy trading periods

What's On Offer

- Full time, stable hours in a newly renovated, high-volume venue
- Supportive, collaborative kitchen culture

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from it. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria above.

Pay: $79,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

- Culinary: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certificate (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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