The Salisbury Hotel, part of the Matthews Hospitality Group, is a relaxed venue located in the heart of Salisbury, South Australia. Open seven days a week the Salisbury Hotel boasts a variety of offerings - including half-price weekday lunches and daily food specials, live bands, Drag Bingo, DJ Bingo and more. With over 150 years at the heart of the community, The Salisbury Hotel additionally is a trusted institution for functions and celebrations of all kinds.

The Salisbury Hotel is seeking a talented and experienced Chef to join their team to help support growth.

Location: 52 Commercial Road, Salisbury, SA 5108

Full time: 38 hours per weel

Salary: $79,423 - $81,000

Key responsibilities will include

- Plan, develop and update menus, taking into consideration customer preferences, seasonal ingredients, dietary requirements and budgetary constraints
- Estimate food, labour and operational costs, manage food budgets and order ingredients and kitchen supplies to ensure adequate stock availability and minimise waste
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality , taste, portion control and presentation meet established requirements
- Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation, cooking and service, ensuring consistency and compliance with established recipes and standards
- Coordinate daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking schedules and service delivery, to ensure efficient workflow and timely meal preparation
- Liaise with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff and waiting staff to discuss menu requirements, food preparation issues, special dietary needs and service priorities
- Demonstrate cooking techniques, provide guidance on food preparation methods and maintain consistent culinary standards across the kitchen team




- Implement and enforce food safety procedures in accordance with relevant regulations and industry standards
- Monitor food storage, stock rotation and inventory levels, ensuring ingredients are stored, handled and preserved appropriately to maintain freshness and minimise spoilage
- Develop and implement procedures for the safe freezing, preservation and storage of food where required
- Select, train, supervise and support kitchen staff, allocating duties and promoting teamwork, productivity and professional development
- Monitor kitchen equipment, cleanliness and maintenance requirements to ensure a protected, organised and efficient working environment

Required Skills and Attributes

- 1-2 years of work experience in a fast-paced kitchen
- Cert III in Commercial Cookery
- Modern, contemporary and innovative culinary skills
- Knowledge of food and catering trends
- Considers quality, technique, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation critical to success
- Delivers a high-quality product that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations
- Adhere to work health and safety laws, food safety standards and allergen requirements
- Monitor costs across portion control, waste minimization and stock management
- Ensure a premium and consistent approach to all levels of food and service delivery
- Able to work autonomously as required and remain calm under pressure to ensure professionalism is maintained
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people(suppliers, customers, employees and management)
- Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a calm and methodical manner

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to be part of the team at Salisbury Hotel!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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