Head Chef

Sociable Tech; Casino; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Casino RSM Club in Casino, NSW is seeking an experienced chef to lead our busy kitchen, developing menus and specials that meet guests’ expectations while upholding the club’s dining standards and quality dishes.

You will forecast costs, manage orders and stock, train chefs and kitchen hands, enforce food safety, and coordinate with management, waitstaff and other teams to ensure smooth service during functions and events.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or AQF Certificate IV.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Chef in club/restaurant/hotel/bistro environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work well in a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and implementation of menus, specials and quality dishes.
• Forecast food and labour costs to support cost-efficient kitchen operations.
• Manage food supply orders and maintain stock levels.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications and recipes.
• Monitor dishes to maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Coordinate with management, kitchen staff, bistro staff and waitstaff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen team members.
• Enforce hygiene and food safety standards and workplace safety.
• Train, supervise and guide chefs and junior staff.
• Manage inventory to minimise waste and ensure availability.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations during busy periods and events.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

AQF Certificate IV

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

• Menu Innovation and Strategy: Lead the planning, development and implementation of menus, specials and quality dishes that meet customer expectations, support the Club’s dining standards and enhance the overall food offering.
• Cost Management: Accurately forecast food and labour costs to support smooth and cost-efficient kitchen operations.
• Inventory Oversight: Manage food supply orders and maintain stock levels to meet operational requirements.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications and recipes, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor dishes throughout preparation and presentation stages to maintain consistency and high standards.
• Team Coordination: Communicate effectively with management, kitchen staff, bistro staff and waitstaff to address food preparation and service-related matters.
• Skill Development: Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen team members on best practices.
• Food Safety Compliance: Enforce hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety standards to ensure a clean and compliant kitchen environment.
• Staff Training: Train, supervise and guide chefs, cooks, kitchen hands and junior staff to ensure efficient operations, consistent food quality and strong team performance.
• Waste Management: Use appropriate storage, freezing and preservation techniques to manage inventory effectively and minimise waste.
• Kitchen Leadership: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, allocate tasks to kitchen staff and ensure smooth food service during busy dining periods, functions and events.

Requirements

• Requirements: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents encouraged to apply.
• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualifications including at least two to three years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV.
• Minimum 2-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Chef, ideally within a comparable club, restaurant, hotel or bistro environment.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work well in a team under pressure.

About Company

Our Client, Casino Returned Servicemen's Memorial Club Ltd, trading as Casino RSM Club, is a long-established community-focused hospitality and social venue located in Casino, New South Wales. The Club offers a range of facilities and services including dining, bars, TAB, function rooms, auditorium, café and entertainment for members, guests and visitors. The Club operates Monte’s Bistro, which provides lunch and dinner seven days a week, and also caters for functions and events within the local community.

Casino RSM Club plays an important role in supporting local employment, community engagement, hospitality services and social activities across the Richmond Valley region.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $85000-90000 Job Publish: 27-08-2026 Job Expire: 26-09-2026