Love great pub food, the buzz of a busy kitchen and working with people who take pride in what they do?

We're looking for chefs to join the kitchen at O'Donoghue's in Emu Plains, a well-loved local at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Whether you're ready to take on more leadership responsibility or you're an experienced chef who enjoys owning your section, there's an chance worth exploring.

Why you'll love working with us

- Join a popular community pub with a close-knit kitchen team
- Work alongside experienced kitchen and senior food leaders who support your development
- Build your skills and grow your career across Redcape's 50+ venues
- Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, plus 10% off bottle shop purchases across Redcape

The opportunities

We're recruiting for:
- Junior Sous Chef | Full-time (1 position)
- Chef de Partie | Casual (2 positions, approximately 20–24 hours per week each)

We're also open to discussing full-time or casual opportunities with suitable candidates, depending on experience and venue needs.

What you'll be doing

- Prepare and deliver quality pub meals through busy lunch and dinner service
- Take ownership of your section, from prep through to pack-down
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and service timing
- Keep your section clean, organised and food-safe
- Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly
- For Junior Sous,



support the Head Chef and help guide the team through service

What we're looking for

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in a commercial kitchen and confidence during busy service
- Good organisation and pride in the food you prepare
- A reliable, team-first attitude and willingness to support others
- Availability across a mix of lunch, dinner and weekend shifts
- For Junior Sous, experience leading and developing a kitchen team

About O'Donoghue's

Located at the foot of the Blue Mountains, O'Donoghue's is a well-established Emu Plains pub with loyal regulars and strong community connections. With a focus on quality pub food and looking after the locals, our kitchen plays an important role in what keeps people coming back. We're looking for chefs who take pride in what they serve, enjoy the pace of a busy kitchen and work well as part of a team.

About Redcape Hospitality

It's our people who make Redcape what it is — over 2,000 people across 50+ venues, looking out for each other and taking pride in great hospitality. We invest in our pubs, people and communities, supporting our teams to learn, grow and build meaningful hospitality careers.

Ready to join the kitchen?

Apply now and tell us a little about your experience, availability and which role interests you. We'd love to have a chat!

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions at this stage.

📌 Chefs | Junior Sous & CDP | O'Donoghues (Emu Plains)
🏢 Redcape Hotel Group
📍 Emu Plains