Head Chef

Voyages Tourism Australia; Fraser Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 95 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Staff accommodation discount

Meal discounts

Free K’gari Explorer Tours

Staff facilities access (gym & centre)

Journey Beyond discounts

Resumo da oferta

Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary operation across our island resort, shaping menus and dining experience in multiple outlets.

You will coach a multi-skilled team, manage rosters and food costs, uphold food safety, and drive guest satisfaction while living on site in a stunning island setting.

Qualificações

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar leader in large resort kitchens.
• Proven ability to lead high-volume operations.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
• HACCP, Food Safety and Food Hygiene knowledge.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the resort's kitchen team.
• Drive menu direction and food quality.
• Manage rosters, labour costs and kitchen performance.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen standards.
• Deliver memorable dining experiences.

Conhecimentos

Head Chef experience

High-volume leadership

Strong leadership

Formação académica

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kingfisher Bay Resort | Full Time | Live-On Island Leadership Role

Ready to lead the culinary experience at one of Australia's most unique island destinations? Join Kingfisher Bay Resort as our Head Chef and take ownership of kitchen operations across a large and diverse resort environment. Lead a talented team, influence menu direction, drive kitchen performance and create memorable dining experiences while living and working on beautiful K'gari.

Why Join Us

• Discounted staff accommodation with Wi-Fi and utilities included
• Discounted meals and resort-wide employee discounts
• FREE K'gari Explorer Tours and ferry transfers
• Access to staff village facilities, gym and community centre
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences

About the Role

You'll lead the culinary operation across Kingfisher Bay Resort, shaping food quality, team performance and the dining experience across restaurants, functions and resort outlets.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead and develop a multi-skilled team of Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Stewards while building a positive, high-performing kitchen culture. You'll influence menu direction, manage workforce planning and food costs, and ensure our kitchens consistently deliver quality food and memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead, coach and develop the resort's kitchen team
• Drive food quality, consistency and service standards
• Manage rosters, labour costs and kitchen performance
• Develop menus and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain food safety, compliance and kitchen standards

About You

You're an experienced culinary leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and creating exceptional food experiences in a large resort environment.

You'll Bring

• Experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or similar leader
• Experience leading high-volume hotel or resort kitchens
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• HACCP, Food Safety and Food Hygiene knowledge
• Strong leadership, commercial and organisational skills

About Us

Located on K'gari, Kingfisher Bay Resort offers guests the chance to experience one of Australia's most unique island destinations. From accommodation and dining to tours and adventures, our team plays an important role in creating memorable stays for visitors from around the world.

We're proud to be part of Journey Beyond, Australia's leading experiential tourism group. Across our portfolio of brands, we're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and connecting guests to some of the most unique destinations across Australia and New Zealand.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

• Lead the culinary operation at Kingfisher Bay Resort
• Develop menus and drive food excellence
• Grow your leadership career with Journey Beyond