Chef
- Prepare made-to-order meals and work across kitchen areas, including grills and deep fryers.
- Maintain food safety standards and complete general kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
- Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays, as part of a fast-paced team.
About The Newstead Hotel
Located 5 minutes from the heart of Launceston and built in the 1850’s The Newstead Hotel has become an iconic venue in the city. With a sensational Bistro and adjoining kids room the hotel is equipped with 2 bars and over 30 Electronic gaming machines, keno, and function rooms.
What you can expect in a day in this role:
In our fast-paced kitchen, you'll be a part of our superstar kitchen team and mouthwatering eats. With the Head Cook leading as a Chef you'll serve up flavour with speed and fun— for our customers to enjoy one delicious bite at a time!
Some of your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Food Preparation along with using grills and deep fryers
- Preparing made-to-order meals, keeping them tasty with precision and speed!
- Uphold food health and safety compliance, keep it fresh and safe!
- General cleaning and maintenance
- Working across all areas of the kitchen
What you will bring to the role
Successful candidates will have a trade qualification (Cert III in Commercial Cookery) alongside:
- A passion for food, coupled with a dedication to providing exceptional service
- Previous experience in pub/bistro-style dining (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- The ability to work under pressure and multitask
- Reliability and flexibility, with a commitment to working a variety of shifts, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
Please note to be successful in this role you need to be able to work a variety of night and weekend shifts, which may include public holidays.
A successful candidate in this role may be subject to pre-employment and ongoing screening checks.
What you can expect from us:
Along with this fantastic role and Federal Hospitality discounts across our hospitality and tourism properties, you will also receive:
- Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses, including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment
- Supportive work environment with learning and development opportunities
- Staff Uniform supplied free parking (where available)
Interested? Take the next steps to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click “apply now” with an updated copy of your CV/Resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria and what you can bring to the team at Hotel Federal.
To learn more about working with one of the Federal Hospitality properties, explore our careers website at www.federalhospitalitycareers.com.au
For questions, please contact McKeag Jensen, Talent Acquisition Advisor at MJensen@federalgroup.com.au.
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