Chef
- Join a busy kitchen team at Maylands Hotel delivering quality food.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Maylands Hotel - Maylands 5069
The Maylands Hotel is a modern local favourite—busy, welcoming, and known for quality food, strong leadership, and a supportive team culture.
- Strong team + modern pub – grow your career with us
- All-day dining + functions – variety every shift
Hello, thanks for stopping by — we’re excited to hear from you!
Looking for a full-time kitchen role where you can stay hands-on, join a solid crew, and work in a fast-paced, supportive environment? The Maylands Hotel could be your next move.
As part of Matthews Hospitality Group, we’re proud to be a South Australian, family-owned business that values great food, great people, and doing things properly.
We’re looking for a Chef to join our busy kitchen, delivering quality food across all-day dining and functions.
ABOUT YOU!
You’re reliable, positive, and comfortable jumping into service when it’s busy. You care about food quality, work well in a team, and stay calm under pressure.
You’ll thrive if you are:
- Experienced working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Trade qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery)
- A team player with a can-do attitude
- Calm and organised during busy services
- Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen hygiene
- Clear in your communication with a team-first mindset
- Available to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends
THE NON-NEGOTIABLES
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Availability across evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
- Full working rights in Australia
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- Staff food discounts across Matthews Hospitality Group venues
- Gym and private health discounts
- A friendly, professional team with strong kitchen leadership
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership
- A workplace that values consistency, teamwork, and quality
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a Chef role working across a rotating 7-day roster in a busy, modern pub kitchen.
You’ll help deliver consistent, high-quality food while supporting the wider kitchen team during service.
Your role will include:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
- Supporting the leadership and wider kitchen team
- Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene requirements
- Assisting with stock control and minimising waste
- Keeping your section clean, organised, and service-ready
- Reporting equipment or maintenance issues as required
- Working flexible shifts as part of a rotating roster
This is a hands-on role where reliability, teamwork, and pride in your work are key.
APPLY NOW & NEXT STEPS
- Have your updated and current resume ready to upload
- Answer all questions to ensure we have all the information we need
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview
- Must have full working rights in Australia
Maylands Hotel, Maylands SA 5069
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