McDowell Projects Orange Grove Hotel – Lilyfield NSW
ASSISTANT CHEF – EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM AN INNER WEST ICON!
The Orange Grove Hotel is looking for enthusiastic, innovative and aspirational cooks or chefs to join us!
The hotel is currently being transferred to new owners, with a vision to transform the venue into a lively neighbour hub and destination sports venue, with a robust food offering.
As part of this, the venue will also undergo significant renovations to all areas, as well as an expansion in our entertainment offering, creating an exciting opportunity to build something special from the ground up.
We are looking for people to share our vision, and work with us during this transformation.
We value collaboration, fresh ideas, creativity, reliability, and taking a great pride in delivering quality food.
With lunch and dinner served daily across multiple areas of the hotel, this is a great opportunity to join a new team and help establish a fresh food offering.
About the Role:
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play an important role in delivering quality food and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
You'll be responsible for:
Preparing and serving fresh, modern pub food to a consistently high standard
Maintaining food quality, presentation and service standards
Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations




Following food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
Working as part of a positive and supportive kitchen tea
Saturday– lunch or dinner
Sunday– lunch or dinner
We're looking for someone who is reliable, flexible and happy to pick up additional shifts when required.
As the venue grows, there will be opportunities for more hours.
About You:
Has commercial kitchen experience and is confident working across a busy service
Is reliable, punctual and has a great attitude
Can work independently while following the direction of the Head Chef
Enjoys modern pub food and working with fresh produce
Works well under pressure and as part of a team
Is flexible across lunch, dinner and weekend services
Brings positive energy and a strong team attitude
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
Flexible casual shifts with the opportunity for regular hours
Prospect for additional shifts as the business grows
Supportive kitchen and ownership team
The opportunity to be part of an exciting recent chapter for the Orange Grove Hotel
A positive, team-focused working workplace
We may be able to offer sponsorship opportunities to the right candidate.
Strong preference for candidates to be ready to commence immediately.
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📌 Assistant Chef (Sydney)
🏢 McDowell Projects Orange Grove Hotel
📍 Sydney