The Salisbury Hotel is a local favourite—busy, relaxed, and known for great pub food, strong community vibes, and a supportive, team-first culture.

• Chef/Cook role – 20+ hours in a busy pub kitchen
• Fast-paced service – strong team + consistent trade
• Cook quality pub food – no fuss, just great execution

Hello, thanks for stopping by — we’re excited to hear from you! 👋

If you love honest pub food done properly — fresh ingredients, solid technique, and consistency every service — you’ll feel right at home here.

The Salisbury Hotel is on the hunt for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our busy, no-nonsense kitchen.

ABOUT YOU! 👀

You take pride in your work, stay calm under pressure, and know how to deliver quality meals every time — even when the docket rail is full.

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Experienced in a fast-paced pub or Western-style kitchen
• Confident cooking classic pub meals with consistency and care
• Calm, organised, and able to handle high-volume service
• A strong communicator who works well with front-of-house
• Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
• Proud of your standards, presentation, and output every shift
• Comfortable working independently while supporting your team

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES 🚨

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced pub or similar kitchen
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS
• Ability to manage portion control, waste, and food costs
• Full working rights in Australia

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 💛

• A busy, well-established venue with strong, consistent trade
• A supportive kitchen team that works hard and backs each other
• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career
• Be part of a proud South Australian hospitality group
• A kitchen that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
• A workplace built on respect, professionalism, and integrity

ABOUT THE JOB 🍻

This is a casual Chef/Cook role offering 20+ hours per week, working across a 7-day roster with evenings and weekends essential.

You’ll be working in a high-volume kitchen focused on delivering consistent, high-quality pub meals.

Your role will include:

• Preparing and cooking a range of classic pub dishes to a high standard
• Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
• Managing your section efficiently during busy service periods
• Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and supporting cost control
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards are met
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and service-ready

This is a hands-on role where reliability, consistency, 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

📍 Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury SA 5108