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HEAD CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

HEAD CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

$95K

The wonderful Exchange Hotel in Gawler is looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Murray’s BBQ & Bar, an established American BBQ and modern pub food venue.

This is not a quiet kitchen role. They are looking for a leader who can take ownership, steady the team, drive consistency and help shape the next stage of our food business.

Murray’s BBQ & Bar is known for smoked meats, pub classics, weekly specials, group bookings, functions and local hospitality. The right person will enjoy leading a real pub kitchen with personality, pace and opportunity.

Key priorities for the Head Chef role:

Lead and stabilise the kitchen team immediately.
Maintain and improve consistency across Murray’s BBQ & Bar, pub classics, specials, functions and events.
Build a stronger kitchen culture around accountability, prep discipline, service standards and communication.
Work with ownership on menu direction, food GP, labour control, ordering and waste reduction.
Mentor and help recruit the Sous Chef and broader kitchen team.
Bring calm leadership to a busy outer-suburban hotel environment.

The ideal candidate would have:

Proven Head Chef or strong senior Sous Chef experience in a busy pub, hotel, bistro or large-format hospitality venue.
Strong people leadership skills.
Commercial understanding of food cost, labour, prep systems and kitchen profitability.
Ability to work in a practical, hands-on kitchen — not someone who only wants a “creative chef” title.
Experience with smoked meats, grill, pub food, functions or high-volume casual dining would be highly regarded.
Strong communication with front-of-house and management.
No sponsorship available sorry.

For more information www.exchangehotelgawler.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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CHEF/COOK, ELEPHANT & CASTLE, ADELAIDE, S.A.

CHEF/COOK, ELEPHANT & CASTLE, ADELAIDE, S.A.

Hourly rate of pay $38 – $40.00

The very popular Elephant & Castle Hotel are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef or Cook to join their team ASAP.

The role is offering ~30 hours a week across a 7-day roster on a casual rate.

The successful applicant will be:

Skilled and confident in a commercial kitchen.

Hardworking, reliable, and organised.

Able to work well within a team, but also capable of running a section independently when required.

Passionate about producing quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

What they offer:

Onsite parking.

Close to public transport.

Supportive team environment.

Opportunities to learn new skills in a busy kitchen.

For more information on this property please visit www.elephantandcastlehotel.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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CASUAL CHEF, THE WATERSHED FUNCTION & CAFE CENTRE, MAWSON LAKES, S.A.

CASUAL CHEF, THE WATERSHED FUNCTION & CAFE CENTRE, MAWSON LAKES, S.A.

Minimum 30 hours per week, Level 4 Cook Tradesperson (Restaurant Award)

Weekdays $35.15 p.h.

Saturday $42.18 p.h.

Sunday $49.21 p.h.

Public Holidays $70.30 p.h.

Required for 5 day a week roster including evenings and weekends

The wonderful Watershed Function & cafe centre, located in Mawson Lakes, is looking for a qualified chef to start as a casual and then after 3 months’ probation move into a fulltime role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation and Cooking: Meals are prepared too the highest standards and in a timely manner

2. Staff Management: Supervise kitchen staff, assigning tasks and ensuring that everyone is working efficiently. Includes training new employees and providing feedback to improve performance.

3. Menu Planning and Development: Menu planning, developing new recipes, and creating daily specials. Ensure that the menu aligns with the restaurant’s style and customer preferences.

4. Quality Control: Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion sizes, ensuring that all dishes meet the restaurant’s standards before they are served to customers.

5. Health and Safety Compliance: Responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to health and safety regulations. This includes proper food storage, sanitation practices, and ensuring that kitchen equipment is in good working order.

6. Inventory Management: Help manage inventory and keeping track of stock levels to ensure that the kitchen is well-equipped.

Skills and Qualifications · Culinary Skills:
A strong background in culinary techniques and experience in a professional kitchen is essential.

· Leadership Abilities: Effective leadership and communication skills for managing kitchen staff and ensuring a collaborative work environment.

· Creativity: A passion for food and creativity in developing new dishes and menu items is important for success in this role.

· Time Management: The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.

For more information, please visit www.thewatershed.net.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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SOUS CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

SOUS CHEF, EXCHANGE HOTEL, GAWLER, S.A.

$85K

No split shifts.

The wonderful Exchange hotel, in Gawler, is looking for a Sous chef to start ASAP.
Known as one of the Northern Suburbs premier dining areas, Murray’s BBQ & Bar is famous for its whole joints of meat, dry rubbed or marinated, then smoked on-site in a custom-fabricated smoker, whilst delivering a unique flavour and tenderness that only low & slow American-style BBQ cooking can deliver.

About the Sous Chef role:

1. Assisting the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen

2. Overseeing the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients

3. Coordinating the kitchen team, delegating tasks and providing guidance and training to junior chefs

4. Ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards at all times

5. Current food safety certifications are required at the time of application

6. Monitoring stock levels and placing orders to maintain a well-stocked kitchen

7. Collaborating with the management team to develop new menu items and improve existing offerings

8. Providing exceptional customer service and responding to any guest inquiries or concerns

About you:

1. Substantial experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role in a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen

2. A minimum of 2-3 years of commercial kitchen experience is required

3. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a busy restaurant or hotel environment

4. Formal culinary training and qualifications, such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

5. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team

6. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail

7. In-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning and food cost management

8. A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and a commitment to using high-quality, fresh ingredients

9. Current Australian work rights are essential for this position

10. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

For more information on this property please visit www.exchangehotelgawler.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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CHEF/COOK, FINNISS GENERAL STORE, FINNISS, S.A.

CHEF/COOK, FINNISS GENERAL STORE, FINNISS, S.A.

$40.05 PER HOUR 24/7 (COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT)

The Finniss General Store are expanding their team in the kitchen and looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to start ASAP.

• HOURS – roughly 30 hours a week, happy to sit down and discuss
• DAYS – 5 days a week, including Saturday and Sunday

Successful applicant will be hard working, reliable, experienced in a commercial kitchen and willing to work as part of a team but capable of working independently when required.

They are open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, and Friday and Saturday nights for dinner.
Opening times are 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday,
Friday 8:30am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 8pm
Sunday 9am – 4:30pm

For more information on this property please visit https://finnissgeneralstore.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 referees, and a cover letter introducing yourself to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au
or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!

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Cheffing Around, Australia's premier chef employment agency

TEMPORARY CHEFS, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

TEMPORARY CHEFS, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Cheffing Around PTY LTD. are looking for qualified Chefs who have been a Head Chef with at least 10 years’ post apprenticeship experience, and more importantly, a genuine, punctual, sober and friendly human being!

Our chefs work as a subcontractor, so payment is made directly to you from your client within 7 working days at $52.10 per hour.

We work right across South Australia, so be prepared to travel and work in some of South Australia’s most beautiful locations with free accommodation and meals supplied.

This job is not for the faint hearted as we value our clients highly, as we have over 485 active clients, and we have made our name by hard work, word of mouth and client satisfaction.

Cheffing Around has been operating successfully for over 18 years, owned and operated by actual Chefs, and we are a LICENSED employment agent with SAFEWORKSA.

If you are looking for a more flexible and exciting workstyle with plenty of travel, then this may be the job for you!

To apply, please forward your resume to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information!

Good luck!

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