About Us The Robinson Family Trust Pty Ltd (trading as The White Horse Hotel) is a hotel and dining venue in California Gully, Victoria, offering a varied pub-style menu.
Its advertised dishes include classic pub meals, steaks, chicken parmigiana, burgers, pizza, pasta, seafood, curries and children's meals.
We are seeking an experienced full-time Chef to plan, organise and oversee the preparation of quality meals across our hotel menu.
The successful applicant will help maintain menu consistency, coordinate kitchen operations and support efficient lunch and dinner services.
About the Role As a Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing dishes, coordinating daily kitchen operations, monitoring food quality and ensuring the kitchen meets food safety and service standards.
You will work closely with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to deliver a consistent dining experience.
Key Responsibilities Plan and review pub-style and bistro menu items, including seasonal specials, taking into account customer preferences, ingredient availability and food costs.
Develop and standardise recipes, cooking procedures, portion sizes and presentation standards for dishes such as steaks, chicken parmigiana, burgers, pasta, pizza, seafood and curries.
Prepare and cook meals using appropriate techniques, including grilling, roasting, pan-frying, baking, deep-frying and simmering, particularly during busy service periods.
Check the quality, freshness and suitability of ingredients and finished dishes, and monitor food presentation before service.
Organise daily food preparation, allocate kitchen tasks and coordinate cooking activities to meet lunch and dinner service requirements.
Guide and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking methods, portion control, hygiene and safe work practices.
Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering ingredients and supplies, and ensure correct storage, stock rotation and inventory control.




Monitor food costs and wastage, and implement practical measures to maintain efficient use of ingredients and kitchen resources.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.
Coordinate with hotel management and front-of-house staff on menu availability, special dietary requests and service timing.
Maintain kitchen equipment and work areas to appropriate cleanliness and operational standards.
Skills and Experience Relevant commercial cookery qualification (such as AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent) and/or substantial relevant experience in a commercial kitchen.
Previous experience as a Chef in a hotel, pub, bistro, restaurant or comparable commercial kitchen.
Ability to plan menus, maintain recipes and manage food quality, presentation and portion consistency.
Experience preparing a broad range of Australian pub-style and bistro dishes, including grilled meats, chicken, seafood, pasta and pizza.
Knowledge of stock ordering, inventory management, food costing and waste reduction.
Ability to organise kitchen workflow, supervise staff and maintain standards during busy services.
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.
Good communication, time management and teamwork skills, with flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required.
What We Offer Full-time Chef position at a hotel dining venue in California Gully, Victoria.
Opportunity to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations across a varied pub-style menu.
Supportive and cooperative kitchen environment.
Salary of $77,000 to $82,000 per annum, excluding superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
How to Apply If you are an experienced Chef with a background in pub, bistro or restaurant kitchens, we welcome your application.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

📌 Chef (Victoria)
🏢 The Robinson Family Trust(trading as The White Horse Hotel
📍 Victoria