Redcape is growing in Newcastle. Grow your chef career with us.

Redcape Hospitality is looking for Chefs and Cooks to join the kitchen team at Argenton Hotel on a casual basis.

We welcome applicants at different stages of their kitchen careers, with high-volume cooking experience preferred. Bring pride in your food, a reliable approach and a willingness to work together through busy service.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

- Build your experience in a local pub kitchen as Redcape grows across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Work alongside experienced chefs who support your development
- Approx 25 hrs/week with opportunity for increased hours in busy times
- Receive practical training to build your skills across kitchen sections
- Access career opportunities across Redcape’s 50+ venues
- Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, plus 10% off bottle shop purchases

What you’ll be doing

- Prepare and cook meals to recipe and presentation standards
- Set up your section and keep prep on track for service
- Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver orders accurately and on time
- Help across kitchen sections during busy periods
- Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and follow food safety procedures
- Support stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction

What we’re looking for

- Previous cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume pub or restaurant
- Pride in delivering consistent food through busy service
- Strong teamwork, communication and a reliable approach
- Ability to stay organised and manage competing orders




- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery desirable, but not essential
- Availability across lunch, dinner, weekends and public holidays

About Argenton Hotel

Argenton Hotel is a large, up-to-date pub in Lake Macquarie, with bistro dining, a spacious beer garden and dedicated function spaces. From family lunches and pub favourites to group bookings and celebrations, food is a big part of what brings people through the doors.

For our kitchen team, that means preparing for a mix of everyday service and special occasions, with consistency, organisation and teamwork at the heart of the job. You’ll be based at Argenton, backed by Redcape’s growing network across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

About Redcape Hospitality

Redcape Hospitality is a leading community hospitality group with 50+ venues and around 2,000 team members across Australia and New Zealand.

We invest in our pubs, people and communities, supporting teams to learn, grow and build meaningful hospitality careers.

Ready to bring your kitchen experience to Argenton Hotel? Apply now.

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience working as a Chef or Cook in a commercial kitchen?
- Can you confidently run your own section during a busy service?
- How many hours per week are you seeking, and are there any days or times you cannot work?
- Can you reliably travel to Argenton Hotel for your rostered shifts?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chefs and Cooks | Argenton Hotel
🏢 Redcape Hotel Group
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