Lead Kitchen Chef — Menu Innovation & Flexible Hours

Cattlemans Country Motor Inn; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Flexible scheduling

Industry-standard equipment

Job summary

Cattlemans Country Motor Inn in Dubbo, NSW, is hiring a Full Time Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver high-quality meals. You will plan menus, prepare dishes, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and presentation standards to enhance guest dining experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent time management, and the ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house staff. Salary is negotiable based on experience; join a welcoming hospitality team focused on culinary

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef or Cook in busy hospitality kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary methods.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff.
• Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to meet menu specifications and maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
• Assist planning and developing menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving and storage of ingredients to minimise waste and control costs.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised kitchen environment in compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Train, supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff members, ensuring they meet expected performance standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to understand guest requirements and accommodate special dietary requests.
• Adhere to all food safety protocols and maintain necessary certifications and standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Control food costs whilst maintaining quality and portion consistency.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Leadership

Time management

Team collaboration

Menu planning

Quality control

Dietary accommodation

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Cattlemans Country Motor Inn in Dubbo, NSW, is hiring a Full Time Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver high-quality meals. You will plan menus, prepare dishes, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and presentation standards to enhance guest dining experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent time management, and the ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house staff. Salary is negotiable based on experience; join a welcoming hospitality team focused on culinary