Casual Chef – Hotel Commonwealth

Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich; Ipswich City; Presencial; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible casual hours

Supportive kitchen team

Busy pub environment

Potential ongoing hours

Local community venue

Descripción de la vacante

Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich is seeking an experienced chef to join our busy pub kitchen. You will work with the Head Chef and team to prepare and cook high‑quality meals, manage a section, and run service independently when required.

This role offers flexible casual hours and a friendly, busy environment. We value food safety, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure, with weekend and evening shifts to support our vibrant local venue.

Formación

• Experience as a chef in a busy pub/restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Confident in running a busy service.
• Produces consistent, quality food.
• Works calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Maintains excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliable and takes pride in their work.
• Communicates well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Available for weekend and evening shifts.
• Positive attitude and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing and cooking high-quality pub meals.
• Managing your section during busy lunch and dinner services.
• Maintaining consistency in presentation, portioning, and food quality.
• Assisting with functions, events, and group bookings.
• Supporting smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house team.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage, and preparation.
• Managing service efficiently during busy periods.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the general day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Taking responsibility for service when the Head Chef is unavailable.

Conocimientos

Running a kitchen

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Descripción del empleo

Hours: Weekdays, evenings and weekends as required

About the role

Working alongside the Head Chef and kitchen team, you'll be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role would suit an experienced chef who is comfortable working as part of a team but also has the confidence and experience to take charge of the kitchen and run a busy service independently when required.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality pub meals
• Managing your section during busy lunch and dinner services
• Maintaining consistency in presentation, portioning, and food quality
• Assisting with functions, events, and group bookings
• Supporting smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Following food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage, and preparation
• Managing service efficiently during busy periods
• Supporting the Head Chef with the general day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Taking responsibility for service when the Head Chef is unavailable

About you

• Previous experience as a chef in a busy pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment
• Confidence in running a busy service
• Produces consistent, quality food
• Works calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Maintains excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Reliable and takes pride in their work
• Communicates well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Available for weekend and evening shifts
• Positive attitude and enjoys being part of a close-knit team

About us

Hotel Commonwealth, located in the Nicholas Street Precinct in Ipswich, is a well-established pub offering great food, drinks, functions, and a welcoming atmosphere for the local community. Originally established in 1910 and recently restored, the venue blends historic charm with a modern pub and bistro offering.

• Competitive casual hourly rates, including applicable weekend and public holiday penalties
• Flexible casual hours
• Supportive and experienced kitchen team
• Busy and energetic pub environment
• Variety across regular lunch and dinner service, functions, and events
• Opportunity to take responsibility and run services
• Potential for ongoing hours for the right person
• A welcoming local venue with a strong community atmosphere

If you’re an experienced chef looking for flexible hours, a supportive team, in a busy kitchen where your experience will be valued, we’d love to hear from you!