Chef - Corindi Beach Hotel

Inrecruit; Corindi Beach; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Corindi Beach Hotel is seeking a talented Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will help maintain high standards, prepare and cook meals, and contribute to menu planning in a coastal venue.

Ideal candidates hold a Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery with experience in a fast-paced pub or hotel kitchen, strong teamwork, hygiene and communication skills, and a passion for quality dining.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in busy pub, hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Passion for food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high hygiene, safety and organisational standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure quality standards of all foods.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu.
• Assist in planning menu items and costing.
• Assist in ordering and stock control of food and ingredients.
• Lead and train junior kitchen staff and ensure hygiene compliance.
• Contribute to menu development and new dish creation.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Hygiene and safety

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Corindi Beach Hotel is seeking a talented and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team. This role suits someone passionate about producing high-quality food, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, and contributing positively to a busy coastal venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and ensuring quality standards of all foods
• Preparing and cooking food
• Assisting in planning menu items
• Estimating food and labour costs in consultation with Senior Chefs and Managers
• Receiving and storing food stocks, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Assisting in the ordering and controlling of food stock and ingredients
• Discussing food preparation issues with Senior Chefs and Managers
• Assisting in planning, preparation and operation of all catering and functions
• Training and developing Junior Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands
• Implementing systems and procedures
• Implementing and inspecting hygiene of the workplace
• Maintaining and establishing a safe and secure workplace
• Able to lead and be part of the team
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• High level of personal cleanliness
• Ability to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations
• Ability to create and develop new dishes and menus

Corindi Beach Hotel is seeking a talented and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team. This role suits someone passionate about producing high-quality food, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, and contributing positively to a busy coastal venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and ensuring quality standards of all foods
• Preparing and cooking food
• Assisting in planning menu items
• Estimating food and labour costs in consultation with Senior Chefs and Managers
• Receiving and storing food stocks, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Assisting in the ordering and controlling of food stock and ingredients
• Discussing food preparation issues with Senior Chefs and Managers
• Assisting in planning, preparation and operation of all catering and functions
• Training and developing Junior Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands
• Implementing systems and procedures
• Implementing and inspecting hygiene of the workplace
• Maintaining and establishing a safe and secure workplace

Essential Skills

• Able to lead and be part of the team
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• High level of personal cleanliness
• Ability to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations
• Ability to create and develop new dishes and menus

About You

• You hold a Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent industry experience).
• You have previous experience working in a busy pub, hotel, or restaurant kitchen.
• You are passionate about food quality, consistency and presentation.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills and enjoy contributing to a positive team culture.
• You take pride in maintaining high hygiene, safety and organisational standards.
• You are reliable, flexible and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.
• You enjoy mentoring junior staff and contributing to menu development.

Permanent full time role with a starting salary between $76K - $86K (plus super).

Additional information

• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• Fulltime - Immediate start
• High standards and accredited training provided