Chefs [BB Waterhole Pty Ltd trading as Willawarrin Hotel]

Proudly serving the Willawarrin community, BB Waterhole Pty Ltd trading as Willawarrin Hotel is a Heritage-listed country establishment with deep roots in Australian history. Situated just 20 minutes west of Kempsey, the hotel has welcomed locals and travellers alike, offering an authentic bush-pub experience while serving the best beer in the Macleay Valley. It is also known as a favorite local venue located halfway to the old homestead of country music legend Slim Dusty. Recognised for its heritage and community significance, the Willawarrin Hotel offers a five-room accommodation package alongside a bistro serving lunch from Thursday to Sunday and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Willawarrin Hotel is currently seeking experienced Chefs for full-time roles, offering a competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a great opportunity to join a historic venue where quality, tradition, and great food come together. Scope of the role: - Facilitate the smooth operation of the kitchen in accordance with company standards. - Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all culinary offerings, ensuring every dish across menus and daily specials is executed to consistently exceptional standards and showcases creativity and quality. - Execute menu items consistently to standard, ensuring quality, portion control, and timely preparation in line with kitchen expectations. - Accurately forecasts, conducts monthly inventories, and manages the ordering and stock control of food supplies to ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations and cost-effective resource utilisation. - Aid in the oversight of food expenses and waste management. - Analyse recipes to assign menu item prices based on food, labour, and overhead costs. - Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure the timely delivery of services. - Prepare food, ensuring quality with efficient time management, and hygiene protocols. - Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. - Uphold the standard of the venue and maintain operational efficiency. - Regularly demonstrate and practice innovative cooking techniques and the use of modern kitchen equipment, while being informed of ongoing culinary trends and continuous improvements. - Liaises with front-of-house staff to streamline service delivery and maintain seamless coordination between kitchen and dining operations. - Oversees and enforces strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring all kitchen operations meet mandatory standards. To be considered for this role, you should: - Hold Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery from Australia - Have at least 2 years of work experience as a Chef in a similar cuisine - Good knowledge of occupational health and safety (WHS) and HACCP. - Ability to work in a team. - Excellent communication skills. - Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities. 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.