Head Chef - Onslow

LiveHire Limited; Onslow; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Rewards discounts with partners

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Recognition awards

Job summary

G'day Group, Australia’s leading park network, seeks a Head Chef in Western Australia to manage a commercial kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals, cost control, and compliance with safety standards. You’ll lead and train kitchen staff, plan menus, and oversee procurement and stock management.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, strong teamwork, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, delivering excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with proven experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Formal trade qualification in commercial cooking or equivalent.
• Experience with electronic purchase ordering and cost management.
• Ability to plan and develop menus.
• HACCP and food hygiene expertise; Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Demonstrated teamwork and autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food to a consistently high standard
• Adhering to all HSE policies, procedures, and safe food handling practices
• Accommodating dietary requirements, including allergies and special guest requests
• Managing stock ordering, rotation, and stocktaking
• Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen, along with all equipment and utensils
• Creating dishes of exceptional quality that nourish and delight our guests
• Delivering fast, effective service with a positive and professional attitude
• Assisting in overseeing kitchen employees, including training and performance development

Skills

Head Chef experience

Commercial cooking

Menu planning

Cost management

HACCP

Food Safety Supervisor

First Aid

Driver's licence

Team leadership

Education

Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking

Tools

Cooking The Books

Job description

About Us

G'day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts, and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than 2,000 people Australia-wide, G'day Group operates the largest park network in the country, delivering an exceptional customer journey at every touchpoint.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality food service, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a commercial kitchen. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting food to a consistently high standard
• Adhering to all HSE policies, procedures, and safe food handling practices
• Accommodating dietary requirements, including allergies and special guest requests
• Managing stock ordering, rotation, and stocktaking
• Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen, along with all equipment and utensils
• Creating dishes of exceptional quality that nourish and delight our guests
• Delivering fast, effective service with a positive and professional attitude
• Assisting in overseeing kitchen employees, including training and performance development

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Previous Head Chef experience within a similar commercial environment
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Proven experience with electronic purchase ordering and cost management
• Proven experience in planning and developing menus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously
• Strong ability to prepare and organise tasks ahead of service
• HACCP experience is essential, with a strong emphasis on food hygiene standards
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (required)
• Current First Aid Certificate (highly desirable)
• Experience with Cooking The Books software (highly desirable)
• Current driver's licence

Benefits to You

In return for your expertise and dedication, G'day Group offers a range of attractive benefits, including:

• Accommodation and meals provided
• Exclusive discounts with G'day Rewards Partners
• Discounted accommodation at more than 300 G'day Group holiday parks across Australia
• Service recognition awards
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Internal career development and progression opportunities

Prior to receiving a formal job offer, all candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance.

Please note this role may require heavy lifting (up to 20kg), kneeling, squatting, and working with chemicals and machinery.

The G'day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision-making. Our five-year ESG strategy reflects our commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities in which we operate, and protecting our environment for future generations.