Function Chef

Valentine Bowling Club; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lake side location

Full time salary position

Job summary

Valentine Bowling Club in NSW's Lake Macquarie region is seeking a passionate Banquet/Function Chef to join our kitchen team. This full-time role involves a 4-day rotating roster, including evenings and weekends, and delivering high-quality food for our members and guests.

You will oversee daily catering and function services, maintain consistency and food safety, and work closely with the Head Chef and front-of-house to ensure smooth service at events and dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as banquet/function chef or similar commercial kitchen role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of daily catering and function services, ensuring all requirements are met to a high standard.
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all dishes and services.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during high-volume service periods, ensuring efficient and timely food preparation.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety in accordance with procedures.
• Collaborating with Head Chef and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Banquet/Function experience

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Flexible shifts

Job description

Opportunities like this do not come around every day!!!

Valentine Bowling Club is seeking a passionate and reliable Banquet/Function Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in preparing and delivering high-quality food for our members and guests. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work a 4-day rotating roster, including evenings and weekends, while contributing to the delivery of exceptional functions, events and dining experiences.

About You

Previous experience working as a banquet/function’s chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.

Passion for food and delivering high-quality dishes.

Works well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Organised, reliable and able to work independently.

Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.

Is available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

About us

Great team culture

Strong kitchen team

Full time salary position

Lake side location

Supportive 'hands on' management

We are located on the shores of Lake Macquarie with one of the best sunset views around the lake. Trading Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week.

Consistent functions trade ranging from birthdays, corporate events and weddings.

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please apply below with your resume and application letter

Key Responsibilities

As part of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing the preparation and delivery of daily catering and function services, ensuring all requirements are met to a high standard.

Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all dishes and services.

Supporting the wider kitchen team during high-volume service periods, ensuring efficient and timely food preparation.

Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations.

Working collaboratively under the guidance of the Head Chef, communicating effective with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and efficient service.