Chefs

19 hours ago

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia NRMA Parks and Resorts Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Company Description

With properties in some of Australia's most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Freycinet Lodge is an eco-lodge that sits within the world famous Freycinet National Park – a stone's throw from the renowned Wineglass Bay on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. The Lodge consists of 70 rooms and a main lodge, thoughtfully constructed around a beautiful waterfront below The Hazards mountain range. Located approximately 2.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Freycinet Lodge neighbours the popular holiday town of Coles Bay.

Job Description

  • With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this hands-on and detail orientated role
  • Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
  • Staff accommodation and meals package available

We're on the lookout for talented Chefs who can help us deliver unforgettable dining experiences throughout the summer season. Longer-term permanent opportunities are available for the right candidate. These roles require a minimum commitment of six months, and we're hiring across multiple positions:

  • Commis Chef
  • Demi Chef
  • Chef de Partie

If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that truly wow our guests—this is your chance

What you'll do:

Freycinet Lodge is known for its local produce and fresh seafood. You may work in a variety of our dining venues, from The Bay Restaurant offering an elevated dining experience to Richardson's Bistro providing family friendly casual dining. You'll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required​ to a high standard
  • Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
  • Under the direction of the Head or Sous Chef, you will be responsible for kitchen management including portion and stock control and for the supervision and training of other kitchen staff.

What you'll bring:

  • Significant hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
  • Previous experience of modern Australian cooking
  • A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
  • Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
  • The ability to work productively in a fast-paced, buzzing work environment, dealing with a high volume of covers in a short period of time
  • Possess a Do Food Safely Certificate of completion
  • Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren't just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you

  • Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
  • Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
  • Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
  • Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we're for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That's why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

Are you nodding your head as you read this? Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.

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