Chef

Matthews Hospitality Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff food discounts across Matthews’/

Gym and private health discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Maylands Hotel, part of Matthews Hospitality Group, is seeking a hands-on Chef to join a busy pub kitchen delivering quality food across all-day dining and functions. You’ll be part of a supportive team with strong leadership and a focus on consistency, teamwork, and quality.

Ideal candidates are reliable, calm under pressure, with Cert III in Commercial Cookery and experience in fast-paced kitchens. Availability across evenings, weekends, and public holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified in Commercial Cookery (Cert III)
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen
• Reliable and team-focused
• Willing to work across a 7-day roster including weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to a high standard
• Support leadership and wider kitchen team
• Follow food safety, allergen and hygiene requirements
• Assist with stock control and minimise waste
• Keep your section clean and service-ready

Skills

Chef

Team player

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Maylands Hotel is a modern local favourite—busy, welcoming, and known for quality food, strong leadership, and a supportive team culture.

• Strong team + modern pub – grow your career with us
• All-day dining + functions – variety every shift

Hello, thanks for stopping by — we’re excited to hear from you!

Looking for a full-time kitchen role where you can stay hands-on, join a solid crew, and work in a fast-paced, supportive environment? The Maylands Hotel could be your next move.

As part of Matthews Hospitality Group, we’re proud to be a South Australian, family-owned business that values great food, great people, and doing things properly.

We’re looking for a Chef to join our busy kitchen, delivering quality food across all-day dining and functions.

ABOUT YOU!

You’re reliable, positive, and comfortable jumping into service when it’s busy. You care about food quality, work well in a team, and stay calm under pressure.

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Experienced working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Trade qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery)
• A team player with a can-do attitude
• Calm and organised during busy services
• Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen hygiene
• Clear in your communication with a team-first mindset
• Available to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Availability across evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
• Full working rights in Australia

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• Staff food discounts across Matthews Hospitality Group venues
• Gym and private health discounts
• A friendly, professional team with strong kitchen leadership
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership
• A workplace that values consistency, teamwork, and quality

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a Chef role working across a rotating 7-day roster in a busy, modern pub kitchen.

You’ll help deliver consistent, high-quality food while supporting the wider kitchen team during service.

Your role will include:

• Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
• Supporting the leadership and wider kitchen team
• Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene requirements
• Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
• Keeping your section clean, organised, and service-ready
• Reporting equipment or maintenance issues as required
• Working flexible shifts as part of a rotating roster

This is a hands-on role where reliability, teamwork, and pride in your work are key.

Maylands Hotel, Maylands SA 5069