Full job descriptionUnion Place Hotel is part of the award-winning JDA Collective hospitality group, a family-owned company spanning across 15 venues in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. Known for delivering the premium pub experience, JDA Collective venues are recognised for quality food, great service, modern facilities and welcoming atmospheres.

Located in Jannali, Union Place Hotel is a much-loved local venue offering guests great food and beverages, a welcoming atmosphere, entertainment and a range of facilities for locals and visitors to enjoy.

JDA Collective has exciting opportunities available for CASUAL Chefs/Cooks (Grade 3-5).

About the role

The positions vacant will involve the preparation and cooking of top quality pub dishes under the Head Chefs direction and high standards. Union Place Hotel kitchen runs a 5 - 6 chef kitchen and these positions will require solid working knowledge of Modern Australian cuisine dishes, along with favourite pub classics, as well as previous experience gained in successful, high turnover restaurants or bistros. The positions on offer are primarily casual, howevera permanent position could be offered to an outstanding candidate.You will be working to a roster which will include nights and weekends. The Union Place Hotel is located in Jannali and a 1 minute walk from Jannali train station. There is also plenty of parking around the venue.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, plating and presentation of high standard dishes
• Keeping your kitchen section organised and clean
• Maintaining stock and ordering
• Ensuring the Bistro's high standards are maintained
• Mentoring junior members of the team.

Benefits and perks

• Staff discounts applicable on superior menu and wide selection of beverages
• Flexible working roster
• Ample on-site parking

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Must be trade qualified and hold certification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III minimum or equivalent)
• Will have minimum three (3) year post qualified experience
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure
• Possess attention to detail, particularly with regard to plating
• Creative and passionate about food and providing high standards of food service
• A genuine passion for food and strong interest in the Hospitality industry
• Ablility to follow Sous Chef/Head Chef instructions/directives
• Good communication skills, positive attitude and be professionally presented at all times
• Flexible and available to work nights, weekends, public holidays
• Available for an immediate start.

Why You Will Love Working with us!

• Join an award-winning and growing hospitality group
• Be part of the exciting new chapter at the Union!
• Flexible rosters
• Staff discounts across JDA Collective venues
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Training and career development opportunities across the group
• Opportunity to grow with a newly acquired venue and be part of its future success

A key requirement for a Chef position is having a genuine passion for producing great food, a great attitude and the ability to work calmly and efficiently.

If you are reliable, hardworking, passionate about cooking and want to be part of something great in Austinmer, then please forward your resume and cover letter through SEEK.