Chef
Railway Hotel Dunolly
Dunolly, VIC 3472
$80,000 a year plus superannuation, full-time

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen full-time. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commercial kitchens, sound leadership skills and a passion for producing quality, hearty pub food. The role involves planning menus, overseeing food preparation for lunch and dinner service, supervising kitchen staff, managing costs and stock, and maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
- Develop and modify menus, including specials and kids' menus, to meet quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard across lunch and dinner service
- Supervise and train kitchen staff, and demonstrate cooking techniques
- Undertake rostering, ordering and stock control
- Manage and maintain the food safety program, including documentation
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
- Arrange equipment maintenance, repairs and purchases
- Resolve kitchen problems and customer feedback promptly




- Work effectively with bar and front-of-house staff, including during live music and function nights
- Maintain good time management during preparation and service periods

Qualifications:

- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 years of relevant commercial cooking experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising kitchen staff
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to manage food costs, ordering and stock
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

How to Apply: If you are an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role in a regional community pub, we would like to hear from you. Apply through this platform with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000 per year plus superannuation

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Lunch and dinner service, Tuesday to Sunday, including weekends

Experience:

- Commercial cooking: 1 years (Required)

Work Location: In person, 101 Broadway, Dunolly VIC 3472

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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