Executive Chef - Remote Site Dining Leader

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Learning and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Jenolan Caves seeks an executive chef to lead culinary operations across Jenolan Caves Hotel & Hospitality, including Chisholm’s Dining, cafes, events and staff catering.

You will manage menus, food safety, costs and supplier relationships to deliver outstanding dining experiences in a world-heritage setting. This is a temporary full-time role with onsite leadership, accommodation options, and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead culinary teams and coordinate daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets or service styles.
• Experience in menu development, food cost control, stock management, supplier engagement and kitchen financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and support chefs, cooks and kitchen team members.
• Experience in food safety, hygiene, WHS and kitchen compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across Jenolan Caves Hotel & Hospitality, including Chisholm’s Dining, cafe outlets, events and staff catering.
• Manage resources, menus, food safety, supplier relationships, cost controls and team performance.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional dining experiences and consistently high food quality.
• Shape culinary direction to support reopening and operational growth while maintaining kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

WHS compliance

Staff mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Jenolan Caves seeks an executive chef to lead culinary operations across Jenolan Caves Hotel & Hospitality, including Chisholm’s Dining, cafes, events and staff catering.

You will manage menus, food safety, costs and supplier relationships to deliver outstanding dining experiences in a world-heritage setting. This is a temporary full-time role with onsite leadership, accommodation options, and growth potential.