Head Chef - Australian Hotel

COREcruitment Ltd; Queensland; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights and relocation assistance

Private staff accommodation

5 weeks annual leave

Australian visa sponsorship available

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Victoria, Australia is seeking a Head Chef to lead a luxury boutique hotel and destination dining operation in regional Victoria. The role offers a salary of AUD 110,000 plus 12% superannuation, plus relocation support and staff accommodation.

You will oversee a kitchen brigade of around 20, drive menu development with the Executive Chef, and maintain exceptional fine-dining standards in a high-end venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury boutique hotels or high-end destination restaurants.
• Previous Michelin-starred experience is required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a sizeable kitchen team.
• Strong operational skills and a hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the main kitchen and brigade of approximately 20 chefs.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food quality and consistency.
• Maintain exceptional fine-dining standards and kitchen organisation.
• Work with Executive Chef on menu development, cost control and performance.
• Champion seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Operations management

Seasonal sourcing

Fine dining

Job description

Head Chef

Luxury Boutique Hotel & Destination Restaurant, Victoria, Australia

Salary: $110,000 AUD + 12% Superannuation
Location: Regional Victoria
Accommodation: Private accommodation provided
Relocation & Sponsorship: Available

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join a highly regarded luxury boutique hotel and destination dining operation in regional Victoria.

The Role:

• Lead the main kitchen and a brigade of approximately 20 chefs.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food quality and consistency.

• Maintain exceptional fine-dining standards and kitchen organisation.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, cost control and operational performance.

• Champion seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in luxury boutique hotels or high-end destination restaurants.

• Previous Michelin-starred experience is required.

• Proven ability to lead and develop a sizeable kitchen team.

• Strong operational skills and a hands‑on leadership approach.

Package:

• $110,000 AUD + 12% Superannuation.

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Private staff accommodation

• Flights and relocation assistance.

• Some gratuities/tips.

• Australian visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.