Chef / Cook

Stags Head Hotel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for more hours

Supportive pub environment

Job summary

The Stag’s Head Hotel in Melbourne’s vibrant pub scene is seeking a hard-working Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team. This casual role offers genuine potential to move into permanent part-time or full-time hours.

If you take pride in prep, thrive in a busy kitchen, and want to grow with a business that values consistency and quality, we want to hear from you. Experience in fast-paced kitchens and knife skills preferred; evening and weekend availability required; Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen with strong knife skills.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate preferred.
• Fully available for evening and weekend shifts.
• Hard worker with strong work ethic, great communication skills and passion for food.
• Reliable and eager to grow with the business; potential for permanent hours.

Responsibilities

• Food Prep: Complete daily prep lists accurately and maintain high standards.
• Service: Cook and present menu items to spec during busy periods.
• WHS & Food Safety: Maintain kitchen hygiene and follow safety guidelines.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Manage stock rotation and cleaning checklists.
• Teamwork: Communicate clearly with FOH and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Knife skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

The Stag’s Head Hotel is a lively pub known for its unique, high-quality fusion menu, and we're looking for a hard-working, passionate Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team. This role starts as casual, with genuine potential to move into permanent part-time or full-time work for the right person.

If you've got a sharp eye for detail, take real pride in your prep, and thrive in a busy kitchen environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a close-knit kitchen that takes pride in doing things a little differently — our seasonal menu and weekly specials mean no two shifts look quite the same, and we’re after someone that enjoys that variety as much as we do. This is a great opportunity for a reliable, skilled cook looking to build something longer-term with a pub that values consistency and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Food Prep: Complete daily prep lists accurately, keeping portion control consistent and ingredients set up to a high standard.
• Service: Cook and present menu items to spec through busy evening and weekend rushes.
• WHS & Food Safety: Maintain strict kitchen hygiene, follow food safety protocols, and stick to workplace health and safety guidelines.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Manage stock rotation (FIFO) and complete opening/closing cleaning checklists.
• Teamwork: Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen staff to keep service running smoothly, especially during peak periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with strong knife skills.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade experience) and a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate preferred.
• Fully available for evening and weekend shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• A hard worker with a strong work ethic, great communication skills, and a genuine passion for food.
• Someone reliable who’s looking to grow with a business — this role has real potential to develop into permanent part-time or full-time hours.

Why Join Us

• A supportive, lively pub environment with a menu that keeps things interesting.
• Real opportunity for increased hours and job security for the right person.
• Be part of a team that takes genuine pride in what goes out of the kitchen.