Chef Maylands Hotel - Maylands 5069

Matthews Hospitality Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff food discounts across Matthews H

Gym and private health discounts

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, professional kitchen team

Job summary

The Maylands Hotel, part of Matthews Hospitality Group, is seeking a hands-on Chef to join our busy kitchen on a rotating 7-day roster. You’ll deliver quality dishes across all-day dining and events, work with a supportive team, and help maintain our high standards.

We value reliability, teamwork, and pride in your work. The role requires Cert III in Commercial Cookery, food safety knowledge, and the ability to lead calmly during busy services while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Trade qualification: Cert III in Commercial Cookery.
• Able to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, and kitchen hygiene.
• Clear communication with a team-first mindset.
• Calm and organised during busy services.
• Demonstrated leadership in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chef experience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Communication

7-day roster

Kitchen leadership

Education

Certificate 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.

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