Chefs & Cooks - Long Jetty Hotel

Laundy Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laundy Hotels' Long Jetty Hotel on the NSW Central Coast is seeking a passionate Chef to join the team and help deliver the quality dining experience guests expect.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will prepare and produce dishes on the line, maintain high kitchen standards, and mentor junior chefs while ensuring hygiene and safe operations.

We value teamwork, resilience under pressure, and cost control, with opportunities across one of NSW's largest hospitality groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cook/chef experience.
• Seasonal fresh cook-to-order menu experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen food safety systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a strong team player.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• 482 visa chefs may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and producing dishes on the line with the kitchen team.
• Maintaining high level kitchen standards and quality.
• Support junior chefs in their training and development.
• Assisting in achieving consistent GP and wage results.
• Overseeing the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Assist in the efficient Kitchen operations.
• Wage management, stock-take and GP monitoring.

Skills

Cook/Chef experience

Leadership & training

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

• Join a venue with huge potential and the opportunity to help shape its future.
• Take ownership and make your mark within a supportive and experienced team.
• Unlock career opportunities across one of NSW's largest hospitality groups.

Located in the coastal town of Long Jetty on the Central Coast, Long Jetty Hotel is a long-standing local favourite known for its welcoming hospitality and great food.

With a busy bistro at its heart, the venue combines quality dining with accommodation, entertainment and community spirit, making it a destination for locals and visitors alike.

As we continue to evolve and grow, we're looking for a passionate Chef to join the team and help deliver the quality food experience our guests have come to expect.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head Chef, you are responsible for but not limited to:

• Preparing and producing dishes on the line with our highly efficient and harmonious kitchen team
• Maintaining high level kitchen standards and quality
• Support junior chefs in their training and development
• Assisting in achieving consistent GP and wage results
• Overseeing the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations
• Assist in the efficient Kitchen operations
• Wage management, stock-take and GP monitoring

WHO ARE YOU

As a driven, passionate and focused individual you will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Minimum 2 years Cook/Chef experience
• Committed to the best standards of food preparation and service
• Experience with seasonal fresh cook to order menu's
• Knowledge and experience of kitchen food safety systems
• Can work under pressure and is an excellent team player
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Relevant skills for stocktaking and cost control
• We would consider 482 Visa Chefs, for the right candidate.

WHY LAUNDY HOTELS?

Laundy Hotels are a fourth-generation hospitality group with over 40 diverse venues, serving theirlocal communities across Sydney and regional New South Wales. Priding itself on providing patrons with spaces to enjoy the best parts of life, Laundy Hotels offer an authentic, yet contemporary, food, beverage and entertainment experience.

We honor hard work and encourage an innovative and creative mindset, that can be translated into both our people and those we service. Our dedication to seeing our team members grow and flourish in their careers is at the core of what we do and our most valued ingredient in delivering an exceptional customer experience to our communities.