Redmond Hotels Pty Ltd is seeking experienced and motivated Cooks and Chefs to join the culinary team at The Coast Hotel, a premier dining and entertainment destination in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Recognised as one of the region's leading venues, The Coast Hotel delivers a dynamic food and beverage experience featuring seasonal menus, vibrant weekday specials, and high-volume weekend trade.
This is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary package of AUD 70,000–80,000 per annum plus superannuation, with remuneration negotiable based on experience and capability. The role is ideal for professionals who excel in fast-paced, customer-driven environments and are ready to contribute to a venue that prides itself on quality, consistency, and innovation.
Scope of the role:
* 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 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Coffs Harbour NSW 2450: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
* If you are a visa holder, provide your 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:
* Cooking: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person