Commis ChefOn-Site

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join the talented brigade at Doltone House as Commis Chef and work with a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.

As Doltone House continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and experienced culinary professional to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and uphold the highest standards of quality and presentation for premium events.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in your craft and want to be part of a respected and ambitious brand, this is the position for you!

Your main responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks across multiple kitchen sections.
• Support senior chefs during event pre-production, service and pack-down.
• Prepare ingredients to specification, including bulk prep for large-scale events.
• Plating and presentation to ensure consistency and quality during service.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and event timelines accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation, labelling and storage in line with food safety standards.
• Set up and break down kitchen stations for on-site and off-site events.
• Take direction from senior chefs and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills.

Your attributes:

• Eagerness to learn and further develop culinary skills under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Calm and composed under pressure, particularly during large-scale or time-sensitive service
• Strong work ethic with reliability and punctuality.

Your experience:

• Proven experience as a Commis/Demi Chef is essential.
• Previous experience working within events, catering or banqueting kitchens is an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in pre-production, bulk preparation and event execution.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation across relevant sections.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.

Why you will love working with us?

• Expand your culinary skills across the group where you will have the opportunity to work across our multiple high end venues catering to weddings, social and corporate events as well as opportunities to work at Midden by Mark Olive, Lua by Luke Nguyen, Hay St Market and The Scots College.
• Doltone Distinction Rewards recognition program.
• Employee referral program – we reward you financially to recommending top talent like yourself!
• Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential.
• Exclusive Staff Discounts – Enjoy special savings at Hay St Market, the award-winning Midden by Mark Olive and Lua by Luke Nguyen, right at your fingertips.
• Discounted accommodation at Wandin Valley.
• Supportive Team Culture.

Doltone Hospitality Group use is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity and workplace diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia. 

We respect your privacy – all aspects of the application process are completely confidential.