Hunter St Hospitality
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    83%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(24 ratings)
    Career development
    3.5(24 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.4(24 ratings)
    Management
    3.4(24 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.7(24 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.6(24 ratings)
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    2.0
    server
    Apr 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    good learning opportunity however you are just treated like a number
    The good thingsopportunity to work in an established restaurant group with opportunities for internal secondment. great food and beverage program
    The challengeswork/life balance, not a lot of growth opportunities. management seems out of their depth. regulars and VIPs can be hard work, no family culture
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Waitperson
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Not good for long term.
    The good thingsLocation, Free coffee, Staff dinner and Brand
    The challengesToo many expectations from waiters.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Front of House Role
    Nov 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    If you are willing to work hard, play hard and give show willing to learn this is the place for you.
    The good thingsFast paced, never boring
    The challengesIt’s a big space, physically and mentally tough
    5.0
    Chef
    Nov 2019
    Teaching
    The good thingsGreat team, filled with some funny hard working people.
    The challengesFine dining in the heart of the city. I think that speaks for itself.
    3.0
    Chef de Partie
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Not the place I expected.
    The good thingsLuckily I could meet some good colleagues.
    The challengesToo much cleaning and went home late by uber.
    1.0
    Experienced Chef de Partie
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    eye opening
    The good thingsNice people, good hours, Legal Wages
    The challengesBasic health and safety standards, basic food safety standards, High volume, no love
    5.0
    Food Runner
    Jul 2019
    Fun, stimulating and challenging
    The good thingsThe working environment and the team are amazing, it's a pleasure going to work everyday. And the service is really good, helps to feel very proud of working here
    The challengesIt is a complex venue and it requires a very fast pace. It's important to learn and adapt as soon as possible. Not suitable for everyone, as it can be very tiring and challenging
    1.0
    Chef de Partie
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Loved the people that I worked with but the company has lost its touch since it opened. Avoid like the plague
    The good thingsThe only good thing was the reputation
    The challengesDealing with extremely difficult grad chef that treated all staff with no respect
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    FOH
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good workplace.
    The good thingsNice work ambience. The people are great and the environment fun.
    The challengesSomewhat a little bit disorganized.
    4.0
    Head Chef
    Aug 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great team good company
    The good thingsFantastic company, good if you want to learn from the biggest hospitality group
    The challengesTop Management is confusing, to many top guns with many ideas
    4.0
    chef de partie pastry
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great place if you're willing to work hard and learn a lot!
    The good thingsAmazing venue, great learning opportunities, great team, changing menu with chance to learn new techniques and work with different produces
    The challengeslong hours, long days, lots of pressure, especially on busy nights
    5.0
    Kichen hand
    Apr 2017
    Double Bay NSW 2028Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    No pain, no gain.
    The good thingsThe best quality food
    The challengesBusy circumstances , nice restaurant, there are high quality manner.
    5.0
    Senior Waiter
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good training program all year round
    The good thingsGood hour , training program so more knowledge everyday that your there, great team work with professional
    The challengesAlways busy , a lot to learn because things are alway changes as wine , food , beverages ect...
    4.0
    Chef de Partie
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Excellent experience working with one of Australia's most renowned chefs in one of Melbourne's best restaurants.
    The good thingsGreat reputation, best quality produce, great work environment, flexible roster.
    The challengesWork load can be high, very busy and fast paced service.
    5.0
    Apprentice Pastry Chef
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    once you survive a november to feb season with rockpool you can survive anything
    The good thingsAmazing staff members.
    The challengesyou will never have one night the same, every night is different
    5.0
    Chef
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Awesome......
    The good thingsFriendly staff and learning opportunity for carrier development.
    The challengesConstantly providing Rockpool standard dishes at fast pace.
    5.0
    2nd Year Apprentice Chef
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    After working in hospitality for nearly 3 years Rockpool is by far the best place I have ever worked. Not only for the sense of family you get with the staff but the beautiful building and amazing kitchens.
    The good thingsThe management, the staff, the kitchens.
    The challengesThe hours can be hard to manage but it's worth it.
    5.0
    Food intandant
    Sep 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good
    The good thingsGood winlist Profesionnal staff
    The challengesBe the best
    5.0
    Inventory Controller
    Sep 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    The best thing to happen in my hospitality career
    The good thingsGreat staff, training and company philosophy
    The challengesLots of long hours, challenging menus and busy services
    5.0
    Section Waiter
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    highly recommended for people that want to learn and have fun in a fine dining environment
    The good thingsGreat staff Excellent kitchen team Amazing customers Great venue Very good training sessions for newbies and senior staff if needed
    The challengesLearn about different steaks and cuts as well as seafood. Meeting customers needs on time Wines knowledge
    2.0
    Sommelier
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fascinating
    The good thingsUnique opportunity
    The challengesHorrendous and out of control staff politics.
    3.0
    Sous Chef
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Overall good
    The good thingsDays off
    The challengesBusy busy busy
    4.0
    commi waitress
    Sep 2015
    Engergetic place to work.
    The good thingsManagement where very good, they provided good training. Work support was great, they where happy to be flexible with your life commitments.Providing plenty of opportunity to give your opinion for improvements. They made every team member feel valued.
    The challengesProgression was sometimes difficult if I didn't speak up, in regards to training.
    4.0
    Waiter
    Sep 2015
    Experienced in a busy environment
    The good thingsGood ambiance Diversity of the menu
    The challengesGet an higher position
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