Head Chef Opportunity

The Remington; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

The Remington Muswellbrook is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in the Upper Hunter region. You will drive food quality, coach the kitchen team and manage costs to ensure profitable, high‑performing service.

We offer a competitive salary package, opportunities for menu development, and a supportive leadership team in a premium hospitality environment. Join us to shape guest experiences and contribute to our award-winning group.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Proven ability to manage food and labour costs within budgets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and managing performance.
• Experience within hotel or premium restaurant environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with ordering and rostering systems.
• A passion for quality food, innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food and service.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Manage food costs, labour costs, rosters, stock control and purchasing within budgets.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and hygiene standards.
• Oversee stocktakes, ordering systems and supplier relationships.
• Work collaboratively with the hotel management team to continually enhance the guest dining experience and grow the business sector.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost control

Labour cost management

Menu development

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Ordering systems

Rostering systems

Job description

Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)

Full time

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Posted 30d+ ago

Head Chef | The Remington Muswellbrook

The Remington Muswellbrook is the leading hotel in the Upper Hunter Region and renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality, quality dining and outstanding guest experiences.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, leading and developing the kitchen team, managing kitchen performance, and ensuring efficient and profitable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food and service.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Manage food costs, labour costs, rosters, stock control and purchasing within budgets.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and hygiene standards.
• Oversee stocktakes, ordering systems and supplier relationships.
• Work collaboratively with the hotel management team to continually enhance the guest dining experience and grow the business sector.

About You

• Trade qualified Chef (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Proven ability to manage food and labour costs within budget.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and managing performance.
• Experience within hotel or premium restaurant environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with ordering and rostering systems.
• A passion for quality food, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join The Remington Muswellbrook?

• Opportunity to lead your own kitchen and make your mark.
• Creative influence on menus, kitchen systems and team culture.
• Work alongside an experienced, supportive leadership team and collaborate with international chefs.
• Competitive salary package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Be part of an award-winning hospitality group committed to excellence.