Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites is one of Australasia’s largest apartment style accommodation providers, managing a portfolio of over 55 properties across five countries. 

Our people drive the success of our business, so we will invest in your skills to allow you to grow and progress through your career. You'll feel at home as part of a close team who thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences and working in a company focused on ensuring the best work place culture.

In this role, you will be based at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, an iconic property in the Hunter Valley which includes a golf & country club, multiple restaurants, bars, pool, tennis courts, function centres and Wellness Retreat (Elysia). Having won multiple industry awards, this property is regarded as one of NSW's golf, wedding, corporate functions and event destinations of choice.

As a Commis Chef you will assist with the kitchen operations, servicing the Restaurant, Conferences and Events, and Room Service facilities at the Hotel. You will report to the Executive Chef who oversees kitchen operations. This is a full-time position.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold relevant Certificate III cookery qualifications and previous experience in a similar role.
• Have knowledge about Modern Australian Cuisine
• Have knowledge and understanding of HACCP and OH&S
• Be flexible to work a range of different shifts, including weekends.
• Be able to work under pressure within a dynamic team environment.
• Be able to coach and motivate less experienced members of the kitchen team.
• Be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits:  

• 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in AUS and NZ.
• Discount when you visit any of our restaurants, cafes, bars and wellness retreats.
• 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership
• Furniture, Australia Zoo, Medibank insurance discounts. 
• Additional paid leave including Birthday, Vaccine and Study leave
• Career progression & education assistance
• Wellbeing programs (Uprise)
• Reward & Recognition programs

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand. 

As an organisation, Minor Hotels have not mandated the vaccine as part of a team member’s employment. However, we will continue to comply with the health advice and government orders imposed in the states and territories in which we operate in. We do have programs such as Vaccine Leave available to support team member's ability to access the vaccinations.