Chefs/Cooks | Brightwater Hotel

Looking for flexible kitchen work with more variety than a standard pub service?

Brightwater Hotel is looking for experienced Casual Chefs and Cooks to join its established kitchen team.

You’ll work across busy bistro services and functions at The Lakehouse, helping deliver consistent food for local regulars, families, celebrations and events.

This is for people who take pride in their food, work well with others and can contribute confidently during busy service.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

· Work with an experienced Head Chef and supportive kitchen team

· Pick up casual shifts across lunch, dinner and function trade

· Build experience across different sections of the kitchen

· Work in a busy waterfront venue with a varied food operation

· Access future opportunities across more than 50 Redcape venues

· Receive 40% off food and drinks plus 10% off bottle shop purchases

What You’ll Do

· Prepare and cook quality pub and bistro meals

· Work across grill, pans, fry, prep and other sections as required

· Deliver consistent food quality, presentation and service timing

· Support stock rotation, preparation and waste control

· Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen

· Work closely with the wider team during busy service periods

Who We’re Looking For

· Chefs and cooks with experience in a pub, bistro, restaurant or busy commercial kitchen

· Trade qualifications for chef positions, or relevant practical experience for cook roles

· Confidence working through busy lunch, dinner and function services

· Strong food safety, organisation and preparation habits

· Availability across a range of shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

· A reliable teammate who communicates well and takes pride in their work

About Brightwater Hotel

Brightwater Hotel serves a vibrant, growing pocket of the Sunshine Coast, with a team that takes real pride in the experience it delivers.

It’s a busy, energetic waterfront venue where bistro service, functions and events keep the kitchen moving. As a Chef or Cook, you’ll join a hardworking, supportive team that enjoys what it does and takes pride in serving quality food to a strong local community.

About Redcape Hospitality

Redcape Hospitality operates more than 50 venues across Australia and New Zealand, supported by around 2,000 team members. We invest in our pubs, our people and the communities we serve, with experienced leaders and development opportunities across the group.

Whether you want flexible casual work, to strengthen your section skills or progress further, there is room to keep building your career.

Want to join Brightwater Hotel’s kitchen team? Apply now.