Head Chef - Live the mountain lifestyle year-round.

Traverse Alpine Group; Bright; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Winter accommodation provided

Year-round role across two venues

Job summary

Traverse Alpine Group is seeking a visionary Head Chef to oversee two iconic venues in Victoria: Elm Dining in Bright and the Astra Hotel & Restaurant in Falls Creek. This rare year-round leadership role blends culinary creativity with alpine lifestyle, offering you responsibility across two seasons and the opportunity to shape menus using premium local produce.

You will lead a passionate kitchen brigade, mentor teams, maintain exceptional service, and drive quality, cost controls, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven ability to manage two venues.
• Strong leadership under pressure and ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations at Elm Dining and Astra Hotel & Restaurant.
• Develop seasonal menus with local produce.
• Manage and mentor the kitchen brigade across two venues.
• Ensure quality, consistency and cost controls across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Live Two Remarkable Seasons. Lead Two Exceptional Kitchens.

Imagine building seasonal menus from the finest local produce in Victoria's food-rich High Country, then spending winter at one of Australia's most celebrated alpine destinations. This rare year-round Head Chef opportunity offers the ultimate blend of culinary creativity, lifestyle, and career development.

From spring through autumn, you'll call Elm Dining in Bright home, surrounded by an abundance of exceptional local ingredients sourced from one of Australia's most vibrant food regions. Combined with access to premium international suppliers, you'll have the freedom and resources to create memorable dining experiences that showcase your culinary vision.

When winter arrives, your stage shifts to the award-winning Astra Hotel & Restaurant in Falls Creek, named Australia's Best Boutique Hotel for 11 consecutive years. Here, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team while crafting elevated mountain dining experiences in the heart of Victoria's premier alpine destination. And yes, the ski slopes are just moments away when you're off duty.

Supported by an experienced leadership team and a strong year‑round chef brigade, you'll have every opportunity to inspire, develop and elevate both your team and your own career.

Why Join Traverse Alpine Group?

• Unique year-round role across two iconic venues
• Exceptional work-life balance in stunning regional locations
• Access to outstanding local and international produce
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible commencement date
• Winter accommodation provided
• Opportunity to lead, innovate and leave your culinary mark

Please note: Traverse Alpine Group does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights; visa sponsorship is not provided.

This is more than a Head Chef position. It's a lifestyle opportunity that rarely becomes available.

If you're a creative leader who thrives under pressure, inspires teams and brings positivity to every service, we'd love to hear from you.