Chef

At The Baytree by Ardency, dining is far more than a daily service. It is an important part of our residents' lifestyle and community experience.

Located in the heart of Greenwich, The Baytree is an award-winning premium resort community where hospitality, service and quality are at the centre of everything we do. Our residents enjoy a sophisticated dining experience inspired by boutique hotels, quality restaurants and contemporary hospitality venues.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our team on a casual basis. This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who takes pride in producing exceptional food, delivering consistently high standards and creating experiences that residents look forward to every day.

Must be available for shifts across Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Your Day on a Plate

• Preparing and presenting high-quality meals with a focus on flavour, consistency and restaurant-quality presentation.
• Delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed resident expectations.
• Contributing to seasonal menu development, daily specials and innovative menu enhancements.
• Leading the kitchen team and overseeing daily operations in the Senior Chef's absence, including periods of annual leave and other planned absences.
• Assisting with private dining events, celebrations and community functions.
• Working closely with the Restaurant and Concierge teams to deliver seamless hospitality experiences for residents and guests.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, kitchen cleanliness and presentation.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering processes and minimisation of food waste.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Supporting a collaborative culture where everyone contributes to exceptional outcomes, including assisting with kitchen cleaning and dishwashing when required.
• Working collaboratively within a professional and supportive team environment.

About You

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Chef within a premium restaurant, boutique hotel, resort, club or high-quality dining environment.
• Strong a la carte cooking skills and a genuine passion for quality food.
• Experience leading or supervising kitchen teams and the confidence to step into a leadership role when required.
• The ability to contribute to menu planning and development while maintaining consistency with established dining standards.
• Exceptional presentation standards and attention to detail.
• A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support all aspects of the operation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with kitchen, restaurant and concierge teams.
• A commitment to creating a workplace where teamwork, respect and service excellence are valued.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.

Why Join The Baytree?

At The Baytree, you'll be part of a close-knit hospitality team committed to delivering exceptional experiences for residents every day. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where chefs, front-of-house and concierge team members work together to achieve a common goal. Whether you're creating a memorable dining experience, supporting a special event or helping wherever needed, you'll be joining a team that genuinely values teamwork, respect and excellence.

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys taking ownership, can confidently step into a leadership role when required, and thrives in a collaborative hospitality environment where everyone works together to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

About Keyton

With over 65 communities across Australia, more than 15,000 residents and 800+ employees, Keyton is one of Australia's leading owners and operators of independent living communities.

At Keyton, we create communities where people thrive, fostering meaningful connections, exceptional experiences and a rewarding lifestyle for our residents.

If you're passionate about food, hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.