With 5 beverage outlets, a Bistro, Café, function facilities, entertainment options, courtesy shuttle, tourism & visitors centre and so much more; Ettalong Diggers is the destination of choice on the NSW Central Coast for hospitality, live entertainment, weddings, a variety of conferencing and events, sustainability, and lifestyles to benefit the community.  We are a large Club nestled right on the waterfront at Ettalong Beach, overlooking Broken Bay and Lion Island, with views south to Palm Beach.On our grounds, is Mantra at Ettalong with gorgeous accommodation offerings, and where we also deliver meals to guests as part of our room service offering. Mantra guests enjoy our breakfasts, coffees, meals and customer service. We are looking for amazingly talented, and enthusiastic Chefs to join our Head Chef and our kitchen team.  We are also looking for Kitchen Attendants. Our commercial kitchen is of high-volume with a variety of delicious offerings on our menu.  Intrigued?What do we need from you?You’re friendly, love working in a fast-paced environment, and you enjoy a challengeYou’re able to assist the Head Chef in ensuring the provision of service within the kitchen is courteous, friendly, efficient and customer focusedDaily management and food preparation, ensuring maximum quality and profitabilityCompliance with the Food Act and relevant safe food handling proceduresFacilitation of stock rotation to minimise wasteThe highest quality of food, consistency and standard of food product is served in all food outlets with exemplary presentation standardsConsistently display high standards of professional conduct and work performance in all aspects of your jobProfessionally presented with excellent grooming and presentation standardsDemonstrate a strong work ethic and thrive on working as part of a teamBe an excellent communicator; organised and have perfected the art of time managementSupport the Head Chef with the supervision, training, development, and coordination of the kitchen teamSupport the Head Chef to ensure there is effective communication between departments (FOH and BOH) so that our customers enjoy their mealsBe able to work in collaboration with the Catering Team and Catering Services ManagerYou will have several years of experience having worked in a variety of large venues, including banquet meal preparation and breakfasts to ensure our wedding and conference & event guests, along with our Club members are well taken care of.  You will also have experience with a high volume of trade as we regularly cater to over 720 covers on a busy day.   Previous experience in the Club industry is an advantage, however not essential; your ability to fit with our positive and passionate culture is the top priority as we value your attitude and commitment most of all!The role requires: -A current NSW RSA Competency Card (preferred due to being within a Licenced Premises)The ability to work well under pressure Commercial Cookery Qualifications (minimum certificate III for Chef roles)Full Australian legal working rights – sponsorship is not availableThe ability to work a rotating roster with early starts, evenings, weekends are a must, school holidays and public holidays; this includes Christmas Day and New Years Eve Be physically fit and be able to manoeuvre heavy items at timesHave your own reliable mode of transport to and from workHigh level of self-motivation Excellent presentation and attention to detail We currently maintain a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for our team members, You will need to provide suitable evidence that you are fully vaccinated (at least 3 x vaccinations) for COVID-19, to be considered for a role at this time. Note - A criminal background check will form part of the recruitment process for this position.What else do you need to know?Uniforms are provided to youOnsite carparking is providedFree soft drinks on shift are provided Free coffee (yep; barista coffee) and tea stationWe offer discretionary benefits to our teamAnd, you will have the opportunity to work at a venue in a beautiful location, with several function rooms and large dining facilities with many conferences. How great is that? If this sounds like it is the perfect one for you, please submit your Current up-to-date resume and a Covering letter addressing the key criteria, telling us why you are the perfect candidate for this role.  Immediate starts are available. Applicants are required to have full working rights within Australia.We look forward to receiving your application.Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ettalong Diggers thank you for your understanding with this decision. We request that no agencies are to contact the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers. We request that no recruitment agencies are to contact the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers. Respectfully, applications from agencies will not be accepted or considered. We request that no other advertising websites contact or approach the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers regarding this role/advertisement.   

Chefs and Kitchen Attendants

With 5 beverage outlets, a Bistro, Café, function facilities, entertainment options, courtesy shuttle, tourism & visitors centre and so much more; Ettalong Diggers is the destination of choice on the NSW Central Coast for hospitality, live entertainment, weddings, a variety of conferencing and events, sustainability, and lifestyles to benefit the community.  

We are a large Club nestled right on the waterfront at Ettalong Beach, overlooking Broken Bay and Lion Island, with views south to Palm Beach.

On our grounds, is Mantra at Ettalong with gorgeous accommodation offerings, and where we also deliver meals to guests as part of our room service offering. Mantra guests enjoy our breakfasts, coffees, meals and customer service. 

We are looking for amazingly talented, and enthusiastic Chefs to join our Head Chef and our kitchen team.  We are also looking for Kitchen Attendants. 

Our commercial kitchen is of high-volume with a variety of delicious offerings on our menu.  Intrigued?

What do we need from you?

  • You’re friendly, love working in a fast-paced environment, and you enjoy a challenge
  • You’re able to assist the Head Chef in ensuring the provision of service within the kitchen is courteous, friendly, efficient and customer focused
  • Daily management and food preparation, ensuring maximum quality and profitability
  • Compliance with the Food Act and relevant safe food handling procedures
  • Facilitation of stock rotation to minimise waste
  • The highest quality of food, consistency and standard of food product is served in all food outlets with exemplary presentation standards
  • Consistently display high standards of professional conduct and work performance in all aspects of your job
  • Professionally presented with excellent grooming and presentation standards
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and thrive on working as part of a team
  • Be an excellent communicator; organised and have perfected the art of time management
  • Support the Head Chef with the supervision, training, development, and coordination of the kitchen team
  • Support the Head Chef to ensure there is effective communication between departments (FOH and BOH) so that our customers enjoy their meals
  • Be able to work in collaboration with the Catering Team and Catering Services Manager

You will have several years of experience having worked in a variety of large venues, including banquet meal preparation and breakfasts to ensure our wedding and conference & event guests, along with our Club members are well taken care of.  

You will also have experience with a high volume of trade as we regularly cater to over 720 covers on a busy day.   

Previous experience in the Club industry is an advantage, however not essential; your ability to fit with our positive and passionate culture is the top priority as we value your attitude and commitment most of all!

The role requires: -

  • A current NSW RSA Competency Card (preferred due to being within a Licenced Premises)
  • The ability to work well under pressure 
  • Commercial Cookery Qualifications (minimum certificate III for Chef roles)
  • Full Australian legal working rights – sponsorship is not available
  • The ability to work a rotating roster with early starts, evenings, weekends are a must, school holidays and public holidays; this includes Christmas Day and New Years Eve 
  • Be physically fit and be able to manoeuvre heavy items at times
  • Have your own reliable mode of transport to and from work
  • High level of self-motivation 
  • Excellent presentation and attention to detail 

We currently maintain a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for our team members, You will need to provide suitable evidence that you are fully vaccinated (at least 3 x vaccinations) for COVID-19, to be considered for a role at this time. 

Note - A criminal background check will form part of the recruitment process for this position.

What else do you need to know?

  • Uniforms are provided to you
  • Onsite carparking is provided
  • Free soft drinks on shift are provided 
  • Free coffee (yep; barista coffee) and tea station
  • We offer discretionary benefits to our team
  • And, you will have the opportunity to work at a venue in a beautiful location, with several function rooms and large dining facilities with many conferences. How great is that? 

If this sounds like it is the perfect one for you, please submit your Current up-to-date resume and a Covering letter addressing the key criteria, telling us why you are the perfect candidate for this role.  Immediate starts are available. 

Applicants are required to have full working rights within Australia.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note:

  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ettalong Diggers thank you for your understanding with this decision.
  2. We request that no agencies are to contact the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers.
  3. We request that no recruitment agencies are to contact the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers.
  4. Respectfully, applications from agencies will not be accepted or considered.
  5. We request that no other advertising websites contact or approach the HR Department of Ettalong Diggers regarding this role/advertisement.