Casual Chef

The Bennett Hotel - Casual Chef

About the role

The Bennett Hotel is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team on a casual basis, with shifts available up to 38 hours per week. This role suits an experienced chef with strong grill and pans skills who's confident running these sections during busy service, and comfortable moving across prep, and other areas of the kitchen as needed. Working alongside our Head Chef and a professional, hard-working senior kitchen team, you'll join a well-established venue known for its strong team culture, quality food, and supportive working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Running sections, particularly grill and pans, during service
• Working flexibly across prep and other sections as required
• Preparing and plating dishes to a high, consistent standard
• Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen brigade during service
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient workstation
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
• Contributing positively to team culture and the overall kitchen environment

About you

• Has strong, hands-on experience running grill and pans in a fast-paced kitchen
• Is confident across multiple sections and comfortable adapting as service demands
• Performs well under pressure while maintaining consistency and composure
• Is reliable, adaptable, and works well as part of a team
• Communicates well and brings a positive attitude to every shift
• Takes pride in quality food, presentation, and clean execution
• Holds full Australian working rights

About us

The Bennett Hotel is one of Newcastle's established local hotels, known for its quality food and strong local following. We are a well-established venue with a strong team culture and supportive working environment.

Benefits

• Flexible, well-structured roster with casual hours up to 38 per week, designed to support a genuine work/life balance
• Strong team culture with a professional and hard-working kitchen brigade that values teamwork and consistently high standards
• Real variety across sections and shifts, working alongside experienced chefs in a supportive kitchen

If you're a skilled chef with strong grill and pans experience, looking for flexible casual work with solid, well-structured hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team at The Bennett Hotel.