Walton Hotel is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our hospitality team and deliver high-quality culinary experiences for guests. As a Chef, you will manage day-to-day kitchen functions, create menu items, and ensure consistent food quality in a busy hotel environment.

This role combines creativity, operational excellence, and strong food safety practices. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, support service teams, and help shape the dining identity of Walton Hotel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in an established hotel hospitality team.
• Supportive and friendly workplace culture.
• Career growth and skills development opportunities.
• Employee meals and other hospitality-industry perks.
• Stable, ongoing employment in a central Perth location.

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to hotel standards
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal dishes, and specials
• Ensure consistent food quality, flavour, and presentation
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and safe food handling
• Supervise kitchen staff and support staff training where required
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Comply with workplace health and safety, and food safety regulations
• Coordinate kitchen workflow for efficient service times
• Support cost control and waste minimisation practices
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure seamless guest experience

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 -3 year experience as a Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or commercial kitchen
• Proven knowledge of kitchen operations, food hygiene, and safety standards
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods
• Positive attitude, team player, and excellent communication skills
• Experience with menu development and stock control advantageous