Experienced Chef or Cook

5 days ago


Ballina New South Wales, Australia Private Advertiser Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Full-Time Chef Wanted – Ballina

Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (No Nights)

Rare Opportunity – Work-Life Balance in Hospitality

We're on the lookout for a talented and experienced Full-Time Chef to join our team in beautiful Ballina. If you're passionate about food, confident in running a kitchen, and ready to enjoy consistent daytime hours – this is the job for you.

What We're Looking For:
  • Proven experience managing a kitchen
  • Ability to write and develop creative, seasonal menus
  • Strong leadership and time management skills
  • A passion for producing high-quality, consistent food
  • Someone who values a work-life balance – no split shifts or late nights here
  • Creativity is a must – we're looking to refresh and elevate our menu with new ideas and modern flavours
  • A rare night shift may need to be filled but you wil have plenty of notice.
What You'll Get:
  • Full-time, stable hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • A rare chance to work daytime-only shifts in hospitality
  • Creative freedom to take ownership of the kitchen and design a new, exciting menu
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Apply now by emailing your resume and a short cover letter to:

We can't wait to see what you'll bring to the table


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