Head Chef - Travel Provided

Narooma; Australia; Remote; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport to and from the venue

Accommodation

Meals on shift

Paid for every hour you work

Job summary

Atlas is seeking qualified chefs for immediate contracts across Australia. We offer 4+ week and 4–8 week durations, with ongoing opportunities across resorts and hotels. Transport, accommodation, and meals are provided, and you will be paid for every hour worked.

We require 3–5 years of experience, trade qualification, strong work ethic, and the ability to deliver high-quality dining in a la carte and bulk cooking environments.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with 3–5 years experience.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in quality a la carte dining or bulk cooking.
• Own traditional uniform and knives.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of 10+ people in fine dining/upmarket resorts.
• Prepare lunch and dinner.
• Handle a la carte and bulk cooking.
• 4+ week ongoing contracts; contracts year round.

Skills

Chef experience

Fine dining

Team leadership

Bulk cooking

Education

Trade qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

30th 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.

The options are endless and the adventures are bountiful. 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

Resorts

• 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.

Australia: 1300 YES CHEF (1300 937 243)

Email: [e-mail]

New Zealand: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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