Red Cow Hotel, a well-established and high-volume pub and bistro venue located in Penrith, NSW, is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Chef with strong operational and leadership skills to contribute to a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and developing menus in consultation with management
• Estimating food and labour costs and assisting in kitchen budget control
• Ordering food supplies and liaising with suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
• Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff during service
• Monitoring food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Managing stock control, portion control and minimising wastage
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and WHS regulations
• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment

Qualification & experience

Skills & Requirements:

• A relevant Diploma or higher qualification in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery, or equivalent industry experience
• More than 1 year of relevant full-time experience as a Chef
• Experience working in a high-volume pub or restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, cost control and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen staff
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This position will remain open for applications for a minimum period of 28 days from the date of publication.