CHEFS & COOKS

Full Time | Start ASAP | $74K-$80K + Super

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We’re Hiring Experienced Cooks & Chefs

Mr Lawrence — part of the Shepley Group’s portfolio of community-focused venues — is looking for a passionate, experienced Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is a key role within a venue known for fresh, seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, and warm, welcoming hospitality.

If you take pride in high-quality food, enjoy working in a dynamic, professional kitchen, and want long-term stability within a respected regional operator, we’d love to hear from you.


About Us

Mr Lawrence is one of the signature venues of Shepley Group Pty Ltd, a well-established Wagga Wagga hospitality operator with a diverse portfolio of venues. The Group is known for quality dining, exceptional service, and vibrant spaces that bring people together.

Mr Lawrence reflects these values through:

  • Seasonal menus

  • Fresh local produce

  • A relaxed but refined dining atmosphere

  • A commitment to consistency, quality, and community

As part of a growing and supportive group, team members enjoy opportunities for development and long-term progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

Delivering Quality Food, Every Service

  • Plan, prepare, and cook menu items to venue standards and recipes.

  • Monitor food quality, portion control, and wastage.

  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene at all times.

Supporting Daily Kitchen Operations

  • Supervise and train kitchen staff in preparation, presentation, and safe food handling.

  • Ensure compliance with all WHS and food safety regulations.

  • Assist with stock ordering, rotation, and inventory management.

  • Collaborate with management on new menu items and seasonal specials.

What You Bring to the Team

  • A positive, reliable, and professional approach.

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.

  • The ability to stay calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistent, high-quality dishes leaving the kitchen.

  • A clean, well-run, and safe kitchen environment.

  • Strong communication between BOH and management.

  • Team members who feel supported and work cohesively.

  • Customers who return because the food is thoughtful, fresh, and well executed.

What We’re Looking For

  • Certificate III (or higher) in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

  • Strong knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

  • Flexibility across weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

What We Offer

  • Full-time role (38 hours per week).

  • Salary of $74K–$80K + superannuation, depending on experience.

  • Supportive and friendly team environment.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • Stable, long-term employment within a reputable hospitality group.

If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the Apply Now Button at the top of the page to submit your resume and join the Mr Lawrence team.