Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
East Coast collective Chefs and Cooks – Full-time The Delany Hotel, Newcastle NSW Location: Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Employment type: Full-time Salary: AUD $77,000–$80,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience. DEL NC OPERATIONS & NEW WINDSOR HOTEL UNIT TRUST (ABN 23 846 627 664), trading as
The Delany Hotel (\"The Del\") , is hiring experienced Chefs and Cooks for full-time positions at its Newcastle venue. The Del is a locally owned neighbourhood bistro and pub on the corner of Darby and Council Streets in Newcastle. Following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, the venue features four bars, an upstairs function room accommodating up to 200 guests and boutique accommodation.
Our kitchen serves elevated pub food made with NSW produce, including slow-roasted lamb shoulder, duck pie, fresh seafood, burgers, homemade pizzas and daily specials. We also cater for functions and offer home delivery. Benefits Competitive salary of AUD $77,000–$80,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience.
Full-time employment at an established Newcastle hospitality venue. Join The Delany Hotel, part of the East Coast Collective Hotel Group.
Build your skills across bistro dining, functions and events. Work with quality NSW produce and a varied menu. Be part of a collaborative kitchen team with opportunities to contribute ideas and develop your experience.
Enjoy a central Cooks Hill location, close to Newcastle’s beaches and vibrant dining scene.
Task & responsibilities
- Plan menus and develop dishes, including daily specials and function menus.
- Prepare and cook bistro dishes, seafood and pub favourites to consistent standards of quality and presentation.
- Manage a kitchen section during service and guide Cooks and Kitchen Hands.
- Order stock, check deliveries and monitor food costs, portion sizes and waste.
- Oversee food preparation, storage and cooking practices to maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
- Train and support junior kitchen staff.
- Cooks Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to established recipes and portion sizes.
- Operate an assigned station, such as the grill, fryer, pizza or larder, during lunch and dinner services.
- Prepare and plate food to the kitchen’s quality and presentation standards.
- Assist with food preparation for functions and home delivery orders.
- Check, store, label and rotate stock correctly, reporting shortages to the Chef.
- Maintain clean work areas and equipment, following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
Qualification & experience
- Chefs Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Chef in a suitable venue, such as a bistro, pub or restaurant.
- Experience in menu planning, stock ordering, food cost control and supervising junior kitchen staff.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
- Ability to manage a section and maintain consistent quality during busy services.
- Cooks Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Cook in a suitable venue, such as a bistro, pub or restaurant.
- Ability to follow recipes, prepare ingredients and cook dishes to consistent standards.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and stock rotation.
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team during busy services.
- Both roles require availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
About Company
East Coast Collective Hotel Group is an Australian hospitality group operating a portfolio of pubs and hospitality venues across Australia’s eastern states. Its venues include The Del Hotel, The Maryland Tavern, Westmead Tavern and
The Flynn in Sydney’s CBD. Led by Marcus Levy and Joshua Green, the group brings together established neighbourhood pubs and contemporary hospitality destinations, each with its own identity and connection to the local community. East Coast Collective places a strong emphasis on workplace culture, quality hospitality and creating welcoming venues for locals and visitors alike.
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