Job Description

Casual Chef

Old Noarlunga Hotel | Duxton Pubs

Take your hospitality career to the next level with Duxton Pubs.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Casual Chef to join the kitchen team at the Old Noarlunga Hotel, a historic pub located in Adelaide’s south.

With its welcoming atmosphere, refreshed dining spaces and menu featuring pub favourites and seasonal dishes, the Old Noarlunga Hotel offers a relaxed setting for locals and visitors alike.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, you will assist with day-to-day kitchen operations, food preparation and service in a busy pub environment.

Key tasks include:

• Preparing and cooking meals to a high and consistent standard;
• Supporting lunch, dinner, functions and busy trade periods;
• Following recipes, portion control and presentation standards;
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen;
• Assisting with stock rotation, preparation lists and general kitchen duties;
• Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team; and
• Bringing a positive, practical and hands-on attitude to every shift.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a pub, restaurant or fast-paced kitchen;
• A genuine passion for quality food and great hospitality;
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills;
• The ability to remain calm and focused during busy service periods;
• Knowledge of food-safety and kitchen-hygiene standards;
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster, including nights and weekends; and
• A team-first attitude, because kitchens are already chaotic enough without ego garnish.

Why Join Duxton Pubs?

• Be part of a supportive and growing South Australian hospitality group;
• Work in a welcoming, historic venue in Adelaide’s south;
• Join a kitchen focused on quality pub food and consistent service;
• Access opportunities to learn, grow and develop across Duxton Pubs;
• Enjoy staff benefits and a positive team culture; and
• Work for a business that values people who show up, care and get stuck in.

If you are a reliable and motivated chef looking for casual hours in a fast-paced and supportive venue, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and begin your Duxton journey at the Old Noarlunga Hotel.