Chefs: Demi Chef & Chef de Partie

Overview

NRMA Parks & Resorts seeks talented Chefs to deliver unforgettable dining experiences across the Freycinet Lodge summer season in Tasmania. We’re hiring across multiple positions and welcome applicants who are passionate about food, fast-paced environments, and outstanding guest service.

Freycinet Lodge is known for local produce and fresh seafood. You may work in a variety of dining venues, from The Bay Restaurant (elevated dining) to Richardson’s Bistro (family-friendly casual dining). You’ll treat guests as individuals, offering tailored options with a resilient, can-do attitude. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required to a high standard
• Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
• Under the direction of the Head or Sous Chef, be responsible for kitchen management including portion and stock control and for the supervision and training of other kitchen staff

• Significant hands-on experience in kitchen operations with understanding of restaurant and functions catering logistics
• Previous experience of modern Australian cooking
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Do Food Safe certificate of completion
• Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays

We offer benefits to help make work and life just right, including:

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership with discounts on groceries, tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants, and more
• Employee referral program with potential referral bonus up to $2,000
• Opportunities to grow, progress, or relocate within the NRMA Group

NRMA Parks and Resorts values inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from First Nations people, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTQI+ community members, and anyone who wants to join our team.

Are you nodding your head as you read this? Apply now. You can also visit our careers site to learn more.

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.