About the business

The Paringa Hotel Motel is a family owned and operated country hotel located in Paringa, South Australia (near Renmark) in the Riverland region. We are only 3 hours from Adelaide and 1.5 hours from Mildura (Victoria). We operate an a la carte bistro (lunch and dinner only) providing friendly country hospitality together with delicious classic pub meals.

The owners have high standards and expectations in their business, however, also understand and value the importance of a fun and engaging workplace environment.

About the role

The successful applicant must be willing to work with passionate hands-on owners and to contribute towards the growth and success of the business. They will contribute to the management the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, meal preparation and presentation, food cost, ordering, cleaning, stock control, portion control, productivity, and wastage.

Flexible availability over 7 days required. A great work/life balance is possible with an average working week of only 38 hours. Work roster may be negotiable for the right candidate in certain circumstances.

The successful applicant will have: -

Relevant qualifications and experience in a la carte bistro or restaurant environment

A quality driven approach to food/meal preparation and presentation in a timely manner

Knowledge to ensure kitchen compliance with relevant food safety and OHS requirements

Ability to prepare and present a wide variety of meals and skilled in various forms of cooking

Strong financial acumen to be able to manage food costs, and develop strategies and systems to reduce expenses and wastage

A flexible approach in adapting to guest requests

Ability to effectively manage stock levels

Ability to effectively work both unsupervised and in a team environment with excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to multi-task effectively

A professional approach to their work and fellow team members

This role invites qualified and certified chefs only to apply.

Benefits and perks

Salary open to negotiation to reflect experience.

Free on-site accommodation may be available to the right applicant if required.