Casual Chef - Crossroads Hotel

The Glen Hotel Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Hotel is seeking experienced casual chefs to join our kitchen team in NSW. You’ll work across a busy kitchen serving pub classics through to à la carte dining, with a focus on consistency and quality.

Ideal candidates have around 5 years’ experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of food safety. Night, weekend, and public holiday shifts are required; join a supportive, well-established Sonnel venue.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.
• Solid knife skills and understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure across multiple sections.
• Team-first attitude; flexible to night, weekend and public holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes across pub classics to à la carte menus.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen team across sections.

Skills

5+ yrs experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Work under pressure

Team player

Education

Food Safety Supervisor

Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery

First Aid

Job description

Camden Valley Way, Casula, NSW, 2170, AUSTRALIA

Crossroads Hotel is on the lookout for experienced casual chefs to join our kitchen team.

About us:
Crossroads Hotel is part of the Sonnel, a well-established name in hospitality known for running vibrant, community-focused venues across the region. Our kitchen serves a busy mix of locals and visitors, offering everything from classic pub favourites to more refined dining options, and we take pride in consistently high standards across the board.

About the role:
We're seeking skilled, reliable chefs who thrive in a fast-paced venue and take pride in consistent, quality food. You'll work across a busy kitchen serving pub classics through to á la carte dining, so previous experience in a similar high-volume environment is essential.

What you'll bring:

Around 5 years' experience as a chef in a busy commercial kitchen (pub, restaurant or hotel background preferred)

Solid knife skills and a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Ability to work efficiently under pressure across multiple sections

A team-first attitude and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

What's on offer:

Competitive casual hourly rates

A supportive, experienced kitchen team

Ongoing shifts across a busy, well-established venue

Opportunity to grow within the Sonnel

If you're a dedicated chef looking for your next casual role, we'd love to hear from you.

Screening Questions

• Do you hold all of the required certifications for this role (Food Safety Supervisor, Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery, First Aid)?
• Do you have the legal right to work in Australia?
• How many years customer service experience do you have?
• Are you available to work weekends on a rotating roster?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have any criminal convictions, charges pending, or have you ever been arrested or summoned to appear in court for an offence?
• If you answered Yes to the above question, please provide more information?
• Where did you see this opportunity advertised?