Pub Kitchen Lead — Flexible Hours, Busy Services

Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Supportive kitchen team

Busy pub environment

Potential ongoing hours

Local community venue

Job summary

Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich is seeking an experienced chef to join our busy pub kitchen. You will work with the Head Chef and team to prepare and cook high‑quality meals, manage a section, and run service independently when required.

This role offers flexible casual hours and a friendly, busy environment. We value food safety, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure, with weekend and evening shifts to support our vibrant local venue.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy pub/restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Confident in running a busy service.
• Produces consistent, quality food.
• Works calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Maintains excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliable and takes pride in their work.
• Communicates well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Available for weekend and evening shifts.
• Positive attitude and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality pub meals.
• Managing your section during busy lunch and dinner services.
• Maintaining consistency in presentation, portioning, and food quality.
• Assisting with functions, events, and group bookings.
• Supporting smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house team.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage, and preparation.
• Managing service efficiently during busy periods.
• Supporting the Head Chef with the general day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Taking responsibility for service when the Head Chef is unavailable.

Skills

Running a kitchen

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Job description

Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich is seeking an experienced chef to join our busy pub kitchen. You will work with the Head Chef and team to prepare and cook high‑quality meals, manage a section, and run service independently when required.

This role offers flexible casual hours and a friendly, busy environment. We value food safety, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure, with weekend and evening shifts to support our vibrant local venue.