Pub Kitchen Chef — Menu Innovator & Team Leader

ROHENISO PTY LTD; The Junction; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junction Hotel in The Junction NSW is seeking a Chef – Full Time to join our busy pub bistro. You will work across all sections, shape the menu, and maintain high standards from lunch to dinner on a rotating roster.

We value chefs who see hospitality as a career and want to grow with us. The role includes supervising junior staff, ensuring food safety, and managing stock while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or higher) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' full-time experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Solid knowledge of NSW Food Safety standards; NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Availability for nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, including specials and seasonal changes
• Estimate food and labour costs and order stock from suppliers
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent standard across all sections
• Monitor the quality of dishes at every stage of preparation and presentation
• Demonstrate techniques and advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures
• Train and supervise junior chefs, cooks and kitchen hands
• Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Manage stock rotation, storage, freezing and preservation to minimise waste

Skills

Menu planning

Cost estimation

High‑volume cooking

Food safety knowledge

Staff training

Stock management

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Junction Hotel in The Junction NSW is seeking a Chef – Full Time to join our busy pub bistro. You will work across all sections, shape the menu, and maintain high standards from lunch to dinner on a rotating roster.

We value chefs who see hospitality as a career and want to grow with us. The role includes supervising junior staff, ensuring food safety, and managing stock while delivering excellent customer service.