Chefs/Cooks | Pedens Hotel

Peden’s Hotel has joined Redcape—bring your kitchen experience to its next chapter.

Redcape Hospitality is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join the kitchen team at Peden’s Hotel in Cessnock.

As Redcape grows across Newcastle and the Hunter, this is an opportunity to join an established local at an exciting point in its journey—backed by the stability, resources and career pathways of a hospitality group operating 50+ venues.

We’re looking for kitchen professionals who take pride in their food, work well with others and can deliver consistently during busy services.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Enjoy around 20 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts

• Work in a lively Cessnock local serving regulars and Hunter Valley visitors

• Build experience across different sections of a busy pub kitchen

• Access future career opportunities across Redcape’s 50+ venues

• Join a stable hospitality group that invests in its pubs, people and communities

• 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

• Experience in a pub, bistro, restaurant or busy commercial kitchen

• Trade qualifications for Chef positions, or solid practical experience for Cook roles

• Confidence working across grill, pans, fry, prep or other kitchen sections

• Strong food safety, organisation and preparation habits

• Availability across a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays

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

About Peden’s Hotel

Peden’s Hotel is a lively local in the heart of Cessnock, welcoming locals and Hunter Valley visitors for a meal, a cold drink, live sport or a night out.

Alongside its bistro, bar, gaming and accommodation, the venue is known for live bands, resident DJs and themed events that bring plenty of energy to Friday and Saturday nights. The service remains friendly, down-to-earth and unmistakably local.

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, people and communities for the long term, giving our teams the support and opportunities to build rewarding hospitality careers.

Ready to be part of Peden’s next chapter? Apply now