Cooks and Chefs The Whistler Maitland Pty Ltd t/a The Whistler

Cooks and Chefs [The Whistler Maitland Pty Ltd T/A The Whistler]

Located in the heart of Maitland, The Whistler has become a vibrant destination known for its modern Australian menu, curated cocktails, and relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The venue blends casual dining with elevated flair, offering everything from hearty brunches and share plates to evening gatherings that capture the essence of contemporary hospitality.

The Whistler is currently seeking skilled Cooks and Chefs to join its culinary team on a full-time basis. With competitive salaries ranging from AUD 70 to 80K per annum, depending on experience, this opportunity offers professionals the chance to contribute to a venue that values creativity, teamwork, and consistent quality.

Scope of the Work:

• 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:

• Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
• Preferably have Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery
• Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.
• Have at least 2- 3 years of work experience as a Cook/Chef.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Exceptional communication skills.

What you'll get in return:

• Opportunities for Career Progression
• Be Part of a Historic, Community-Focused Venue
• Great work environment

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maitland NSW 2320: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• If you are a visa holder, provide a subclass and expiry date.

• Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status

• Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person