Cook or Chef at Lionleigh Pub Rockhampton

Are you passionate about producing great food in a busy, vibrant pub environment? Do you take pride in quality, consistency, and service? If so, we want you to join our kitchen team at The Lionleigh Pub, one of Rockhampton’s favourite social pubs — known for honest, flavour-packed pub classics, premium steaks, house-made pizzas and ever-changing monthly specials.

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📍 About Us

The Lionleigh Pub is a bustling, family-friendly venue serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. We pride ourselves on:

• Quality ingredients and local produce

• Premium steaks and bold, well-balanced dishes

• House-made pizzas with fresh toppings

• A diverse menu including pub classics and chef’s specials

• A welcoming dining environment alongside bar, gaming, bottleshop and function spaces

We are a fast-paced venue with a strong community following and consistent trade.

🍳 The Role

We are seeking a Cook (Grade 2 Level 3 standard) or Qualified Chef for a full-time position within our kitchen team.

This role requires flexibility and commitment to a hospitality roster, including:

• Split shifts

• Weekends

• Rotating roster arrangements

🔥 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and quality standards

• Maintain high presentation and consistency across all services

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced lunch and dinner environment

• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards

• Assist with prep, stock control and daily kitchen organisation

• Support seasonal and feature menu development

👩‍🍳 What We’re Looking For

• Experience cook working in a busy pub, bistro or restaurant environment

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

• Ability to work split shifts and weekends on a rotating roster

• Reliable, team-focused and able to perform under pressure

• A genuine passion for hospitality and quality food

⭐ What We Offer

• Full-time secure employment

• Competitive wages aligned with qualifications and experience

• Supportive team culture

• Opportunity to grow within a well-established venue

📩 To Apply:Please forward your resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability.