Join Our Team at The Park Hotel Mt Gambier
The Park Hotel, a leading South Australian family business with 80 years of history, is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team. As part of Matthews Hospitality Group, we pride ourselves on making others feel good, which feels great.
Since undergoing a major refurbishment, our hotel accommodation has been tastefully modernized while maintaining its old-world charm. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cook and prepare various menus from lunch to evening dining;
* Develop menus, calculate expenses for food and labor, and procure necessary supplies;
* Adhere to recipes and procedures;
* Supervise the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation;
* Discuss formal preparation issues with managers, dieticians, and kitchen and waiting staff;
* Illustrate cooking methods and offer guidance on procedures;
* Select and train staff;
* Maintain restaurant plating and cooking standards.
Requirements:
* 1-2 years of work experience in a fast-paced kitchen;
* Cert III in Commercial Cookery;
* Modern, contemporary, and innovative culinary skills;
* Knowledge of food and catering trends;
* Considers quality, technique, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation critical to success;
* Delivers a high-quality product that meets and exceeds customer expectations;
* Adheres to work health and safety laws, food safety standards, and allergen requirements;
* Monitors costs across portion control, waste minimization, and stock management;
* E nsures a premium and consistent approach to all levels of food and service delivery;
* Able to work autonomously as required and remain calm under pressure to ensure professionalism is maintained;
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (suppliers, customers, employees, and management);
* Has the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a calm and methodical manner.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in contributing to an organization that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, please apply now for this exciting opportunity to be part of our team at The Park Hotel, the heart of Limestone Coast and second-largest town in South Australia.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person