Head Chef - Town Square

Voyages Tourism Australia; Yulara; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

50% discounted accommodation

Resort discounts

Delicious on-shift meals

Staff pool, gym & Residents Club

Anangu guided tour around Uluru

Cultural dot painting workshop

Vacation bonus ($700) & incentives

Job summary

Ayers Rock Resort, at Uluru, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the Desert Gardens Hotel kitchen and its 20-chef brigade. You will oversee daily food production, drive quality, and manage guest-facing dining with a hands-on leadership style.

Expect to work onsite in a stunning remote location, blending traditional Indigenous ingredients with modern techniques while mentoring a diverse team. Competitive pay and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years as a Hotel Head Chef with a Chef Certificate IV in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a 5-star hotel.
• Customer & Supplier relationship skills.
• Financial skills including budget management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Can manage conflicting priorities and lead by example.
• Work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and complex environment.
• Knowledge of native Australian ingredients and hands-on cooking approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and operations of the Desert Gardens Hotel kitchen and its brigade.
• Lead a team of chefs to provide excellent products and services to guests.
• Drive sustainable and profitable food outlets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Cross-cultural

Hands-on cooking

Menu development

Education

Certificate IV in Culinary Arts

Job description

An Epic Icon needs an Epic Team! Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience?

As a HotelHead Chef at Ayers Rock Resort, you will live and work onsite at Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks. Imagine residing in the heart of Australia's Red Centre, surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes, and immersing yourself in the local Indigenous culture. Not to mention ending your workday by watching a magnificent sunset.

Who We're Looking For

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at Ayers Rock Resort in Uluru. This is a rare opportunity as this position has never been advertised before. In this role, you will oversee all daily food production and operations of Desert Gardens Hotel's Kitchen and its 20 chefs’ brigade. Your goal will be to provide excellent products and services to our guests, while also driving sustainable and profitable outlets.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have the skills and experience outlined below:

• Five years of experience as a Hotel Head Chef and hold a qualified Chef Certificate IV in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Previous experience in 5-star Hotel
• Customer & Supplier relationship skills
• Financial skills, including budget management.
• Excellent leadership
• Communication skills
• Can manage conflicting priorities.
• Lead by example
• Work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and complex environment.
• Knowledge of native Australian ingredients
• Passion for cooking with an hands-on approach

The Best Part

The best part of being an executive chef at Ayers Rock Resort is the opportunity to create unique culinary experiences by blending traditional Indigenous ingredients with modern cooking techniques and styles, all while working in a stunning and remote location.

You will also enjoy 50% discounted private 1-bedroom accommodation (if travelling with family, this might change), competitive pay, resort discounts, delicious on-shift meals, a relocation assistance up to $1,500, and access to a staff pool, gym, and Residents Club.

Our unique induction program includes an Anangu guided tour around Uluru and a cultural dot painting workshop.

During your leisure time, you can explore the Red Centre and have genuine, enriching experiences in one-of-a-kind destinations.

• 50% discounted private 1-bedroom accommodation (if travelling with family, this might change)
• competitive pay
• resort discounts
• delicious on-shift meals
• a relocation assistance up to $1,500
• access to a staff pool, gym, and Residents Club
• an Anangu guided tour around Uluru
• a cultural dot painting workshop
• During your leisure time, you can explore the Red Centre and have genuine, enriching experiences in one-of-a-kind destinations.

We're Committed to Your Growth

We are committed to helping you grow within our company. Our incentives and bonuses, which become available after one year of service, include rental discounts, a $700 vacation bonus, and resort vouchers for your work anniversary.

We offer many and varied development opportunities as well as attendance and performance incentives to our high-achieving team members. Join us on this incredible journey and be a part of something truly amazing.

This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.

• A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process.