Head Chef - Escape the kitchen. Find another one.

Coleambally; Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport to venue

Accommodation provided

Meals on shift

Paid for every hour you work

Ongoing opportunities with clients

Job summary

Atlas Adventure in Australia is seeking a trade-qualified Chef with 3–5 years of experience for 4+ week ongoing contracts across hotels, pubs, and resorts. You will join a team of 10+ people, prepare fine dining and bulk meals, and contribute to menu ideas.

A strong work ethic, excellent communication, and a keen eye for detail are essential. Benefits include transport to the venue, accommodation, meals on shift, and ongoing opportunities with leading clients.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with 3–5 years experience.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce consistent quality in high-end dining.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to motivate a team.
• Experience with quality a la carte dining or bulk cooking.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to contribute to menu planning and recipe ideas.
• Eagerness to expand experience with leading clients.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of 10+ people in fine dining environments.
• Prepare upmarket dining and bulk recipes with consistent quality.
• Assist with menu planning and suggestions.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detail on shift.

Skills

Chef

Strong work ethic

Communication

Attention to detail

Menu planning input

Team motivation

Education

Trade qualified Chef

Job description

20th October, 2026

ALL applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights within Australia or New Zealand.

Need a change? Remember life is like a camera, if don't have the right focus, delete, reposition and capture the good times, as you immerse yourself in an Atlas Adventure.

What more could you want for a great work life balance? With the options of traveling from State to State, State to Territory, everywhere in Australia, all being organised for you.

Don't wait jump on board the ATLAS ADVENTURE!

ALL applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights within Australia or New Zealand.

Head Chef/Sous Chefs/ Chef de Parties and Solo chefs needed.

What are the Jobs

• Working in a team of approx. 10+ people.
• Fine Dining/ Upmarket Resort
• Lunch and Dinner
• Starting as soon as possible for a 4 – 8 week contract.
• Ongoing jobs after successful completion

Hotels/Pubs/Resorts

• Solo, Senior Chef and Chef de Partie roles
• A la Carte style food.
• Split shifts
• 4+ week ongoing contracts
• Contracts year round

Hotels/Pubs/Resorts

• Solo and Senior Chef roles
• A la Carte style food.
• Split shifts
• 4+ week ongoing contracts
• Contracts year round

Do you measure up?

Are you a trade qualified Chef with at least 3-5 years experience, plus:

• Possess a strong work ethic and have excellent communication skills
• Can produce consistent quality
• Have a positive and 'can do' attitude
• Own traditional uniform and knives
• Have experience in quality a la carte dining or bulk cooking
• Have a keen eye with high attention to detail
• Would like to assist with menu planning and suggestions
• Enjoy the benefits of expanding your experience and knowledge.
• Have passion and enthusiasm to motivate not only yourself but a team as well.

In return will make sure you receive:

• Transport to and from the Venue at the successful beginning & end of the contract
• Opportunities for ongoing work with our leading clients
• Suitable single accommodation
• Meals while on shift
• PAID FOR EVERY HOUR YOU WORK... no salary position that pays minimal for crazy hours. Get paid for all your crazy hours.
• Yes you read correctly....you will be paid for each & every hour that you work.

About Atlas

At Atlas, we believe that people come first. We pride ourselves on the service we give to our clients and candidates. So, if you have a positive outlook and a proven track record this could be the opportunity for you.

** ALL applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights within Australia or New Zealand. **