Cooks and Chefs The Sherwood Hotel

Our client, The Sherwood Hotel, is a vibrant, community-driven venue located in the heart of Lismore, NSW. Proudly positioned as a modern local with old-school charm, The Sherwood blends warm hospitality with bold pub classics, live entertainment, and a welcoming space for families, locals, and travellers alike.

With a focus on connection, quality, and conscious operations, The Sherwood is more than just a pub — it's a place where people come together to enjoy great food, honest service, and a genuine sense of belonging. Whether it's a gig night, a long lunch, or a relaxed Sunday session, the venue delivers experiences that feel good and do good.

As part of their continued growth, The Sherwood Hotel is seeking full-time Cooks and Chefs, offering a competitive salary of AUD 70,000–80,000 per annum plus superannuation, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional talent to the team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a progressive hospitality venue where your skills and creativity will help shape memorable dining experiences in a down-to-earth yet dynamic environment.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
- Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including staff delegation, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, either regularly or for special functions and events.
- Managing production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely service delivery.
- Estimating food supply needs, calculating costs for ingredients, and managing orders accordingly.
- Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Analysing recipes and advising prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
- Working closely with team members to execute established recipes and menus with consistency and precision, ensuring alignment with seasonal availability and anticipated customer volume.
- Demonstrating new cooking techniques and introducing equipment to staff for continual culinary improvement.
- Oversee workstation readiness by ensuring mise en place is complete, equipment is functional, and kitchen operations are primed for service efficiency and food quality standards.
- Prepare and cook dishes in strict compliance with food safety and health regulations, ensuring the highest quality and hygiene standards are maintained.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and supervising new team members, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, efficient work environment.
- Monitoring and enforcing sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD:
- Proven experience as a Cook or Chef in a busy kitchen.
- Relevant Qualifications – Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
- Availability to work weekends and split shifts.
- Willingness to relocate (if not already based in Lisomore).

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN
- Work with a dedicated and supportive team
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Work in one of the best locations in regional NSW

HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM
Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

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