Chef

20 hours ago

Mount Gambier SA, Australia Matthews Hospitality Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Chef – Join a Fast-Paced, Passionate Team | Mount Gambier Hotel

South Australian Family-Owned | Career Growth | Casual with Path to Permanent

Are you a skilled Chef looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen and love being part of a tight-knit, supportive team?

Mount Gambier Hotel, part of the award-winning Matthews Hospitality Group, seeks a talented and driven Chef to support our vibrant kitchen. This is a casual position.

Join a professional team where your skills will be recognised, your creativity welcomed, and your career supported.

The Role

As an experienced Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals in a high-volume kitchen. You'll support the Head Chef through busy services and help maintain the food standards our guests love.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and supporting service during peak trade
  • Preparing and presenting meals with consistency and pride
  • Monitoring portion control, food wastage, and kitchen costs
  • Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are met
  • Collaborating with a passionate team to maintain a positive kitchen culture
  • Contributing ideas for specials and seasonal menu items

Flexibility is essential, with availability across a 7-day roster including weekends, public holidays, and school holidays. We are open everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

‍ About You

You're a confident, reliable team player who brings energy to every shift. You know how to work under pressure and stay calm when it counts. You're passionate about food and people — and it shows.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  • A Commercial Cookery Certificate (preferred but not essential)
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy kitchen
  • Experience working across pans, grill, larder, and fryer sections
  • Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail
  • Leadership potential and a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Work With Us?

  • Supportive team culture – hard-working, fun, and professional
  • Opportunities for advancement within a trusted SA hospitality group
  • Staff discounts

Join a team where making others feel good, feels great.

Apply Now

If you're ready to make your mark in a kitchen that values passion, teamwork, and quality, hit Apply Now and upload your current resume. It only takes 10 minutes to apply.

Mount Gambier, SA 5290

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and live locally.

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