About the venue Warilla Hotel is a family-friendly pub on Shellharbour Road, home to Wholey Smoke Bistro. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the bistro serves smoked meats, burgers and classic pub meals. The hotel also caters for private functions and celebrations.

About the role We’re looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll run your section during lunch and dinner service, help deliver function menus and work with the Head Chef to keep food quality and presentation consistent.
Key duties

- Prepare, cook and plate bistro dishes, daily specials and function meals.
- Organise prep for your section and coordinate with the kitchen team to keep orders moving during busy services.
- Check dishes for taste, portion size and presentation before they leave the kitchen.
- Work with the Head Chef on menu specials, recipe development and food cost control.
- Check deliveries,



rotate stock and monitor prep quantities to minimise waste.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures, including secure storage and temperature checks.
- Guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and service standards.

What you’ll bring
- Experience as a Chef in a pub, bistro, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen.
- A commercial cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- The ability to run a section independently and communicate clearly under pressure.
- Availability for lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends. Experience with smoked meats or grill service is welcome.

Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary $78K - $85K (plus super)

📌 Chef - Warilla Hotel Warilla, NSW
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