Head Chef

My NRMA; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation available

Travel discounts across NRMA networks

NRMA membership benefits

ME day and flexible benefits

Job summary

NRMA Parks & Resorts is seeking a seasoned Head Chef to steer a busy kitchen serving a resort audience, including Bistro, Takeaway, events and conferences. You’ll lead a diverse team, develop menus for weddings and functions, and partner with the Group F&B Manager to drive quality and guest satisfaction.

Staff accommodation is available, and you’ll have creative freedom within brand standards to design memorable menus while controlling costs and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in resort, hotel, or large venue.
• Experience delivering high-volume events, weddings, conferences.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent planning, communication, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team with clarity, direction and hands-on leadership.
• Oversee kitchen operations across Bistro, Takeaway, events and conference facilities.
• Deliver exceptional food offerings for events, weddings, conferences and group bookings.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to standards and guest expectations.
• Manage department rosters to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor food costs, waste, portion control and budget targets.
• Order food products to ensure menu availability.
• Partner with Group F&B Manager on menu development and supplier governance.
• Create innovative menus for functions, events and weddings.
• Source quality local produce and champion fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Liaise with restaurant and food service teams for seamless operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Ensure daily temperature checks and storage procedures are followed.
• Mentor, develop and support team members.

Skills

Head Chef

Menu development

Team leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Operations management

Job description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resortwill become your newhome-away-from-home - surrounded bythe spectacular Murramarang national park and stunning absolute beachfront. Located just north of Batemans Bay on the South Coast of NSW.

The Resort offers alarge range ofcamp/caravan sites and accommodation options, from Beachfront Villa’s to Glamping Tents. We offer a multitude of facilities for the young and young at heart; resort style pools, licenced on-site dining options and conference/events/wedding facilities. As we are located in national park, this is not a pet friendly park BUT there is the opportunity for a daily mingle with the free roaming Kangaroos.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen operation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume environments, has a passion for modern Australian dining, enjoys developing and leading teams, and brings strong experience delivering exceptional food experiences across à la carte service, events, weddings and conference catering.

You'll oversee a diverse food operation comprising our popular Bistro, Skippy's Takeaway, and busy events and conference centre, while working closely with our Resort Manager, Food & Beverage Manager and Group Food & Beverage Manager to deliver memorable guest experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys balancing creativity with operational excellence. While supplier management, recipe frameworks and menu support are provided by our Group Food & Beverage Manager, you'll have the creative freedom to design and deliver menus for events, functions and weddings, helping bring each occasion to life.

Staff accommodation is available, and we're looking for someone who can join the team as soon as possible.

What you will do:

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team with clarity, direction, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach
• Oversee kitchen operations across the Bistro, Skippy's Takeaway, events and conference facilities
• Deliver exceptional food offerings for events, weddings, conferences and group bookings
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to company standards and guest expectations
• Manage department rosters to meet operational requirements
• Monitor food costs, waste management, portion control and menu performance to achieve budget and KPI targets
• Order food products to ensure consistent menu availability
• Partner with the Group Food & Beverage Manager on menu development, supplier management and food governance standards
• Create innovative and memorable menus for functions, events and weddings
• Source quality local produce and champion fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Liaise closely with restaurant and food service teams to ensure seamless kitchen operations and guest service
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Ensure daily temperature checks, food storage procedures and compliance records are completed accurately
• Mentor, develop and support team members to foster a positive and high-performing kitchen culture

What you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a resort, hotel, club, restaurant or hospitality venue
• Strong experience delivering food service for events, weddings, conferences and group functions
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Experience managing food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working within structured operational and corporate governance frameworks
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Passion for fresh, quality food and delivering memorable dining experiences
• Willing to be part of a greater team and jump in to assist the team and lead from the front

What’s in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on cruisesand accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us.

Know you belong:

We’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re a talented Head Chef looking for a career opportunity in one of Australia’s most spectacular locations, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.