Chef

Chef – Full Time

Thomson’s Tavern – Hamilton, VIC

$70,000 – $75,000 per annum + superannuation

Thomson’s Tavern is a popular pub, bistro and café located in the heart of Hamilton in regional Victoria. We offer a relaxed and welcoming dining environment, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Our menu combines quality pub favourites with a range of contemporary dishes, including steaks, seafood, pasta, risotto and seasonal Chef’s selections. We also cater for families, groups and functions.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

About the role

Working as part of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for:

* Preparing and cooking dishes in accordance with our menu and established standards

* Preparing ingredients and undertaking mise en place for service

* Cooking a variety of meat, seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetable dishes

* Ensuring meals are consistently prepared, presented and served to a high standard

* Assisting with menu planning and the development of seasonal dishes and specials

* Monitoring food quality throughout preparation and service

* Managing stock levels and assisting with ordering and stock rotation

* Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

* Minimising food waste and assisting with portion and cost control

* Working efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services

* Supporting and training junior kitchen staff where required

* Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams

About you

To be successful, you will have:

* Relevant commercial cookery qualifications

* Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen

* Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills

* Experience across a broad range of bistro-style dishes

* A good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements

* The ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Good organisational and time-management skills

* The ability to maintain consistent quality during busy services

* Flexibility to work **evenings, weekends and public holidays**

What we offer

This is a full-time position based in Hamilton, Victoria, offering a salary of $70,000 – $75,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

Hamilton is a major regional centre in Victoria’s Western District and provides an attractive regional lifestyle with easy access to the Southern Grampians and surrounding areas.

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a stable full-time position in a busy regional venue, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your current résumé outlining your qualifications and relevant commercial cookery experience.