Head Chef

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across luxury hotels

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Salter Brothers Hospitality in Katoomba NSW is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead culinary operations across The Lounge, Breakfast and Conference & Events at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains. You will drive food quality, guest experience and commercial performance while mentoring the kitchen team.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage labour, costs and stock control, oversee safety standards and collaborate with F&B and Events teams to deliver seamless service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a hotel environment.
• Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and manage kitchen teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labour, ordering, stock control and budgeting.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable transport and the ability to commute to or relocate to the Blue Mountains region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day kitchen operations across The Lounge, Breakfast and Conference & Events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, food presentation standards and seasonal offerings.
• Drive quality, consistency and profitability across all food operations.
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen brigade, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Manage labour, food costs, ordering, stock control and waste minimisation.
• Work closely with Front Office, Food & Beverage and Events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental and hotel financial and operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu development

Food safety and hygiene

Team development

Education

Hospitality management degree

Job description

Salter Brothers Hospitality - Katoomba NSW

Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and oversee culinary operations across The Lounge, Breakfast and Conference & Events (C&E). Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, driving commercial performance, leading and developing the kitchen team, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences across multiple outlets.

About Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains

Nestled on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park and only moments from the iconic Three Sisters, Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains a is one of Australia's most distinguished regional luxury destinations. As part of an exciting new chapter, the property has undergone a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and repositioning, designed to elevate the guest experience while celebrating the unique history and character of the estate.

The role and key duties

Oversee the day to day kitchen operations across The Lounge, Breakfast and Conference & Events.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, food presentation standards and seasonal offerings.

Drive quality, consistency and profitability across all food operations.

Lead, coach and develop the kitchen brigade, fostering a high-performance team culture.

Manage labour, food costs, ordering, stock control and waste minimisation.

Work closely with Front Office, Food & Beverage and Events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.

Contribute to the achievement of departmental and hotel financial and operational objectives.

Essential criteria required to be considered

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a hotel environment.

Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and manage kitchen teams.

Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labour, ordering, stock control and budgeting.

Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.

Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Reliable transport and the ability to commute to or relocate to the Blue Mountains region.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;

Friends and family discounts;

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;

Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 19 Australian properties (and growing!).