Executive Chef | DIDO | Toowoomba QLD | IMMEDIATE START

Alpha National Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals

Permanent full‑time

Job summary

Alpha National Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for the Wellcamp Regional Accommodation Centre, Toowoomba. You will lead a high‑performing kitchen team, oversee production for hundreds of guests daily, and ensure safety, quality, and guest satisfaction in remote camp environments.

The role requires delivering meals to 500–800 guests, developing seasonal menus, and managing costs while maintaining compliance with HACCP and WHS standards. Immediate start on a full‑time DIDO roster.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management (or equivalent).
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Experience as an Executive/Head/Senior Chef in FIFO, DIDO or remote accommodation environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams of up to 20.
• Experience delivering high‑volume services (up to 800 meals per service).
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to 20 across kitchen and front of house.
• Plan, prepare and oversee production of meals for 500–800 guests daily.
• Ensure all food meets company, client and regulatory standards.
• Develop seasonal menus and cost‑effective meal plans.
• Manage purchasing, stock control, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain HACCP, WHS and environmental compliance.
• Deliver staff training and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cost control

Menu planning

Food safety

HACCP

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Hospitality Management qualification

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Executive Chef | DIDO | Toowoomba QLD | IMMEDIATE START

Alpha National Group is a leading provider of catering, hospitality, and village management services across the mining, resources, and infrastructure sectors. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating positive environments for our clients and workforce.

Our core values focus on developing our people, rewarding excellence, driving continual improvement, and ensuring safety remains at the heart of everything we do.

About Us

Alpha National Group is a leading provider of catering, hospitality, and village management services across the mining, resources, and infrastructure sectors. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating positive environments for our clients and workforce.

Our core values focus on developing our people, rewarding excellence, driving continual improvement, and ensuring safety remains at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Wellcamp Regional Accommodation Centre is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Executive Chef to lead catering operations at our large‑scale accommodation facility. You'll lead a high‑performing kitchen team and set the standard for food quality, safety, compliance, and guest satisfaction.

Working within remote accommodation villages and workforce camps, you will play a key role in preparing and delivering high‑quality meals while maintaining food safety standards and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

We are looking for team players who thrive in fast‑paced environments, take pride in their work, and are committed to providing outstanding service.

Roster Various FIFO/DIDO rosters available

Point of Hire / Location Toowoomba, QLD

Engagement Full‑time, DIDO

Start Date Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to 20, including Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Front of House Attendants
• Plan, prepare and oversee production of quality meals for 500–800 guests daily
• Ensure all food meets company, client, and regulatory standards
• Develop seasonal menus, special dietary options, and cost‑effective meal plans
• Manage purchasing, stock control, inventory, and supplier relationships
• Monitor food costs, wastage, labour costs and kitchen budgets
• Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP, WHS and environmental requirements
• Deliver staff training, performance management and development programs
• Build a positive kitchen culture based on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Skills, Tickets & Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management (or equivalent)
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Chef in a FIFO, DIDO, or remote accommodation environment
• Proven experience leading teams of up to 20
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑volume services of up to 800 meals per service
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Sound working knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems and WHS
• Experience in menu planning, cost control, budgeting, and inventory management
• Ability to maintain quality under pressure
• Current driver's licence

What We Offer

• $130,000+
• Monday – Friday or 2/1 roster
• Accommodation and meals
• Permanent full‑time

Equal Opportunity

Alpha National Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or beliefs and encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds.