Head Chef

Travel + Leisure Co.; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted resort stays

Subsidised private health insurance

Career development

Birthday leave

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. in Daylesford is seeking a passionate Head Chef for The Virgin Kitchen, a bold, modern restaurant known for its guest-centric service and vibrant atmosphere.

The Head Chef will run day-to-day kitchen operations, design menus aligned with financial goals, and ensure HACCP and health & safety standards are met, delivering timely Food & Beverage service and leading a team to provide memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Plan and design menus aligned with financial goals.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Deliver timely and professional Food & Beverage service.
• Oversee roster planning for restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Kitchen Department according to budget and lead monthly Food & Beverage performance reviews.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene per HACCP principles and local guidelines.
• Prepare, produce and present all foods in line with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Provide exceptional guest experiences and maintain cost controls on menus.

Skills

Food safety

Menu design

Budget management

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

GO BEYOND WHAT'S BEEN DONE BEFORE

Nestled in the heart of Daylesford’s spa country, The Virgin Kitchen is a vibrant, open-style restaurant celebrated for its bold, modern menu and relaxed sophistication. If you have a passion for food and exceeding guest expectations, then join our Club Wyndham Daylesford team as the Head Chef!

How You'll Shine

The Head Chef is responsible for running the day to day operation of the kitchen, planning and designing menus that are in line with financial goals and is appealing to all guests, providing Food and Beverages in a timely and professional manner. This is a full time position, 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate the Kitchen Department according to budget, complete monthly Food and Beverage performance review


• Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation as outlined in the HACCP principles and the local guidelines for catering establishments.


• Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, commonly accepted in the catering industry.


• Display eagerness to increase food knowledge and skills.


• Strive to minimize food wastage.


• Provide an exceptional Guest experience


• Produce menu costing in accordance with new menus


• Oversee roster production for the Restaurant to ensure required coverage


• Communicate promptly, clearly and concisely to General Manager and team members on all matters.


• High level understanding of Hotel, Restaurant and resort operations.


• Comply with T&L's OH&S Policy, procedures and any reasonable instruction given by WDAP

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Full time position - 38 hours per week


• Discounted resort stays across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji


• Subsidised private health insurance coverage (following successful probation completion)


• Opportunities for career development


• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day!


• Join a fun, dynamic team environment!

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.