Are you a chef, cook, or kitchen helper who loves cooking? Do you want to work in Newcastle’s busy food scene? The George Darby Hotel is being fixed up and will soon open at King and Darby Street. We are making a new kitchen team. This is a great chance to work at a place that will change how people eat in Newcastle. Jobs will start around mid-June 2025. Get ready to work in a busy kitchen that cares about good food, consistency, and creativity.
Your Opportunity Awaits
The George Darby Hotel is not just any place. It will be a very important place for food and social life in Newcastle. We are fixing it up with many new spaces like a bar, casual dining area, formal restaurant, and sports bar. This means our kitchen team will have many kinds of food to make. We want skilled people who want to help us be the best in Newcastle’s food scene.
Company Overview:
The George Darby Hotel is at the busy corner of King and Darby Street. It is getting a big and exciting makeover. We want to make it a top place for both locals and visitors. We will offer many food choices, from quick snacks in the sports bar to fancy dinners. The kitchen will be open every day from 11 am to 10 pm. We want to serve food that is always good, worth the price, and creative. Our goal is to set a new standard for hospitality in Newcastle.
Job Description:
If you join the George Darby Hotel kitchen team, you will help make great food for our guests. Our ki
works fast and with care. We serve many kinds of dishes for all tastes and occasions. Whether it is a quick meal while watching sports or a special dinner, your cooking skills will be very important. We want chefs, cooks, and kitchen helpers who love food and good service. You will need good time management and a positive, “can do” attitude. This will help us all succeed.
Job Requirements:
To do well at George Darby Hotel, we want people who:
- Have worked before as a Chef, Cook, or Kitchen Hand in a professional kitchen. This experience is important to work well in our fast kitchen.
- Can work well under pressure in a fast kitchen. You must stay calm and work quickly.
- Like to work as part of a team. Good talking and helping each other is very important for our success.
- Can manage time well. You need to do many tasks and deliver food on time, especially when it is busy.
- Have a positive “can do” attitude. Be ready to learn and keep good standards. Your energy will help the team.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
We need people for many roles. Each job is important to make the kitchen run well:
- Chefs: You will cook, prepare food, check quality, and lead parts of the kitchen. Your creativity and skill will make our menu special.
- Cooks: You will work at cooking stations, prepare ingredients, and make sure food looks and tastes great. You help us keep good quality every day.
- Kitchen Hands: You will help the kitchen by preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning, and keeping the kitchen organized. Your hard work helps everything run smoothly.
All jobs must follow hygiene and food safety rules. We want a good and happy workplace.
Visa Sponsorship:
The George Darby Hotel cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must have the legal right to work in Australia to apply. We will ask about your work rights during the application.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary details will be talked about at the interview. It will depend on your experience and the job. We pay fair wages and want to make a good place to work. We are still planning the full benefits but want to support and value our team as we open.
How to Apply?
If you want to join the George Darby Hotel kitchen team, please apply now! We want people who love making great food in Newcastle.
Apply through the site where you saw this ad. Make sure your profile shows your experience and skills for working in a fast kitchen with good food. We hope to welcome you to the George Darby Hotel team around mid-June 2025!