Executive Chef: Lead Large Kitchen & High-Volume Events

EVT Group; Lovedale; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

$2 movie tickets + Gold Class/Moonligh

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Group is hiring an Executive Chef for Rydges Hunter Valley in Lovedale, NSW. You will lead a culinary team across a busy hotel operation, shaping menus, controlling costs and ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Join Daymakers and drive food quality, safety and performance across events, conferences and weddings. This role offers hands-on leadership, strong career growth and the chance to influence a premium regional hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-volume hotel, resort or events.
• Formal culinary qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Strong leadership with ability to develop multi-level kitchen brigades.
• Commercial acumen: budgeting, food and labour cost control, waste management.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, WHS compliance.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary team of up to 65 across outlets.
• Oversee high-volume food production for dining, conferencing, weddings.
• Plan and deliver seasonal menus balancing quality and cost.
• Own food cost, labour, portions, waste; manage purchasing and stock.
• Uphold food safety, allergen management, hygiene and safety standards.
• Collaborate with F&B Manager and front-of-house for seamless service.

Skills

Executive chef

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

EVT Group is hiring an Executive Chef for Rydges Hunter Valley in Lovedale, NSW. You will lead a culinary team across a busy hotel operation, shaping menus, controlling costs and ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Join Daymakers and drive food quality, safety and performance across events, conferences and weddings. This role offers hands-on leadership, strong career growth and the chance to influence a premium regional hotel kitchen.