Head Chef

My NRMA; Lake St Clair; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

NRMA Rewards membership

Discounts on NRMA insurance products

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility & well-being benefits

Job summary

NRMA Parks & Resorts operates two intimate Tasmanian properties, Pumphouse Point and Derwent Bridge Hotel, and is seeking a Chef who loves variety and crafting memorable dining experiences for guests. You will work across both locations, deliver consistently high‑quality dishes, showcase local produce, and lead a kitchen team while upholding food safety, presentation, and smooth operations.

Join a guest‑facing culinary team within the NRMA group, with opportunities to grow, relocate within the

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in a high-quality restaurant, hotel or resort environment.
• High-end dining experience relevant to guest experiences at two Tasmanian properties.
• Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Bring creativity, passion and attention to detail to every service.
• Showcase contemporary dishes using local produce.
• Collaborate with kitchen and Food & Beverage teams.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support smooth kitchen operations across both properties.
• Help create memorable dining experiences that reflect each location.

Skills

Chef experience

High-end dining

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Commercial Cookery

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.

Job Description

Pumphouse Point is an intimate, adults-only retreat on Lake St Clair, while nearby Derwent Bridge Hotel offers a contrasting hospitality environment with its bar and restaurant.

With two unique properties to work across, this is an opportunity for a Chef who loves variety, takes pride in beautifully prepared food and wants to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

What you’ll do

Working as part of our kitchen team, you’ll help deliver consistently high-quality dining experiences across both properties.

On a daily basis you will:

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Bring creativity, passion and attention to detail to every service
• Showcase contemporary dishes and make the most of quality local produce
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams
• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness and organisation
• Support the smooth running of kitchen operations across both properties
• Help create memorable dining experiences that complement the unique character of each location

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about their craft and excited by the opportunity to work across two distinctive Tasmanian hospitality experiences.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef in a high-quality restaurant, hotel or resort environment
• High-end dining experience, particularly suited to the guest experience at Pumphouse Point
• Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery
• A genuine passion for creating and presenting contemporary food using local produce
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work productively in a busy hospitality environment
• A flexible, hands-on attitude and willingness to work across both properties

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 SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations 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.

Are you nodding your head as you read this?

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