Chef

Date Posted: September 24, 2026

Position: Chef

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus 12% superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-Time

Location: 30 Anthony Rolfe Ave, Gungahlin ACT 2912

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Chef or in similar role

Located in the heart of Gungahlin, Gungahlin Pub is a vibrant and welcoming gastropub offering a relaxed atmosphere, quality food, refreshing beverages, and exceptional customer service. As a popular destination for locals, families, and visitors, Palmer's combines modern hospitality with a community-focused dining experience, featuring a spacious venue, lively bar, family-friendly environment, and a menu of well-executed pub favourites. The venue has quickly established itself as a go-to location for casual dining, social gatherings, live entertainment, and sporting events.

Are you a dedicated and skilled Chef looking to take the next step in your career? Gungahlin Pub is seeking a talented and motivated Chef to join our fast-paced and dynamic kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume hospitality environment where you will play a key role in delivering quality meals, maintaining high culinary standards, and contributing to an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise and lead kitchen staff to ensure efficient service and the highest quality of food is consistently delivered.
• Ensure that all dishes meet the restaurant's quality standards and are prepared to specification.
• Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Assist with training new team members and mentor staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and implement new dishes, seasonal menus, and specials.
• Help manage food inventory, ensuring that supplies are fresh, stored properly, and available for service.
• Assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimize waste and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations in all kitchen operations.
• Ensure all food is stored according to health and safety standards to maintain quality.

Qualifications:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (Preferred but not mandatory)

Other requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong culinary knowledge and ability to execute a wide range of cooking techniques.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage kitchen staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

If you are passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join the team at Gungahlin Pub and contribute to a venue that values culinary excellence, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected]