Executive / Head Chef

Everi Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on accommodation

Family & Friends benefits

Access to Eco Resorts network

Job summary

The Dunes Beach Resort (by Eco Resorts) in Mindarie, WA seeks an Executive/Head Chef to lead a 20-chef brigade across Sandara, the kiosk/café, alfresco bar, retro bar, and wedding/event offerings. You will shape a modern Australian food philosophy for a pre-opening journey, focusing on coastal produce and guest experiences.

You will supervise menu development, kitchen design input, supplier onboarding, rostering, cost controls, and high-volume events, ensuring consistency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience in hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.
• Proven success delivering premium food at scale for weddings and events.
• Strong background in modern Australian cuisine with coastal produce.
• Experience managing a 15–20 chef team across multiple outlets.
• Solid budgeting, COGS, labour management, and forecasting skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and mentoring abilities.
• Commitment to sustainability and Eco Resorts' values.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening activities: menu development, kitchen design input, equipment selection, supplier onboarding, and recruitment.
• Develop and execute modern Australian menus across all outlets and wedding/event offerings.
• Drive excellence in weddings and events, delivering premium, scalable menus.
• Build and manage a 20-chef brigade, fostering creativity, accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee kitchen operations: rostering, ordering, inventory, food safety, and cost control.
• Collaborate with F&B Manager, Events team and GM to align culinary with guest expectations and revenue goals.
• Implement budgeting, forecasting, COGS, and labour planning for profitability.
• Prioritise local, sustainable, seasonal produce and mentor staff.
• Support marketing with content, menus, seasonal activations and events.

Skills

Senior kitchen leadership

High-volume weddings & events

Modern Australian cuisine

Large brigade management

Financial acumen (budgeting, COGS, etc

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Commercial cookery or hospitality management

Job description

Job Description

Opening Spring 2026

Company Description

The Dunes Beach Resort (by Eco Resorts) is an elevated 38- coastal glamping resort accommodation, alongside a diverse collection of dining and social venues: an oceanfront kiosk/café, Sandara as our signature modern Australian restaurant, a lively alfresco bar, and a nostalgic retro bar. Our expansive beachfront terrace also serves as one of Perth's premier wedding and event spaces.

Located in the vibrant heart of Mindarie, the resort blends relaxed coastal living with refined hospitality, catering to leisure guests, corporate travelers, and a thriving wedding and events market. With Eco Resorts' growing footprint across Australia and Bali, Dunes Beach Resort offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new culinary identity from the ground up.

Job Description

As Executive/Head Chef, you will lead the full culinary direction of Dunes Beach Resort, overseeing a brigade of approximately 20 chefs across multiple outlets and high-volume event operations. You will play a pivotal role in our pre-opening journey, crafting a modern Australian food philosophy that celebrates coastal produce, seasonal creativity, and exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary pre-opening activities, including menu development, kitchen design input, equipment selection, supplier onboarding, and recruitment of a high-performing kitchen team.
• Develop and execute modern Australian menus across Sandara, the kiosk/café, alfresco bar, retro bar, and all wedding and event offerings.
• Drive excellence in weddings and events, delivering premium, consistent, and scalable menus for receptions, ceremonies, corporate functions, and large-format celebrations.
• Build, mentor, and manage a 20-chef brigade, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.
• Champion food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish reflects the resort's coastal identity and Eco Resorts' brand standards.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including rostering, ordering, inventory control, food safety compliance, and cost management.
• Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Events team, and General Manager to align culinary offerings with guest expectations, revenue goals, and market positioning.
• Implement strong financial controls, including budgeting, forecasting, COGS management, and labour planning to maximise profitability across all outlets.
• Build strong supplier relationships, prioritising local, sustainable, and seasonal produce wherever possible.
• Support marketing initiatives, contributing to content creation, menu launches, seasonal activations, and promotional events.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance kitchen culture, ensuring your team feels valued, supported, and inspired.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.
• Proven success in high-volume weddings and events, with the ability to deliver premium food at scale.
• Strong background in modern Australian cuisine, with a passion for coastal flavours and seasonal produce.
• Demonstrated experience managing large kitchen teams (15-20 chefs) across multiple outlets.
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, COGS control, labour management, and forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• A commitment to sustainability, integrity, and Eco Resorts' core values.
• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality management.

Why Join Eco Resorts?

• Discounts on accommodation and food & beverage across all Eco Resorts properties.
• Family & Friends benefits on accommodation, dining, and events.
• Work alongside more than 500 hospitality professionals who share your passion for exceptional guest experiences.

Join us and help shape the culinary identity of Perth's newest beachfront resort.

About the Employer

The Dunes Beach Resort (by Eco Resorts) is an elevated 38- coastal glamping resort accommodation, alongside a diverse collection of dining and social venues: an oceanfront kiosk/café, Sandara as our signature modern Australian restaurant, a lively alfresco bar, and a nostalgic retro bar. Our expansive beachfront terrace also serves as one of Perth's premier wedding and event spaces.

Located in the vibrant heart of Mindarie, the resort blends relaxed coastal living with refined hospitality, catering to leisure guests, corporate travelers, and a thriving wedding and events market. With Eco Resorts' growing footprint across Australia and Bali, Dunes Beach Resort offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new culinary identity from the ground up.

About the Candidate

• Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.
• Proven success in high-volume weddings and events, with the ability to deliver premium food at scale.
• Strong background in modern Australian cuisine, with a passion for coastal flavours and seasonal produce.
• Demonstrated experience managing large kitchen teams (15-20 chefs) across multiple outlets.
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, COGS control, labour management, and forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• A commitment to sustainability, integrity, and Eco Resorts' core values.
• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality management.
• How many years' experience do you have as an Executive Chef?
• How many years' experience do you have in a Culinary Role?
• Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?
• Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
• Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
• Do you hold a current Safe Food Handling certificate?

Work Environment

• Discounts on accommodation and food & beverage across all Eco Resorts properties.
• Family & Friends benefits on accommodation, dining, and events.
• Work alongside more than 500 hospitality professionals who share your passion for exceptional guest experiences.

Join us and help shape the culinary identity of Perth's newest beachfront resort.