Regional Executive Chef: Multi-Site Culinary Leader

Compass Group Pty Limited; Roxby Downs; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Sponsorship opportunities

Six weeks parental leave

Flights and accommodation provided

Uniforms and meals provided

Star Awards recognition

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited seeks a Regional Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy across multiple remote sites in Australia. You will mentor Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, and catering teams, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and consistency while driving innovation and cost efficiency.

The role requires trade-qualified credentials, proven multi-site leadership, and strong budgeting and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef credentials required.
• Proven leadership across large-scale hospitality or similar.
• Experience in menu development and large-volume production.
• Experience implementing allergy management and food safety systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative culinary strategies.
• Deliver contemporary food solutions across village environments.
• Support sustainability and social responsibility programs.
• Maintain consistent food standards and culinary programs.
• Review concepts to improve quality, cost, safety, and choice.
• Coach culinary leaders to achieve excellence and develop talent.
• Identify high-potential staff and create career pathways.
• Foster engagement, collaboration, and accountability across sites.
• Lead Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, and catering teams.
• Ensure health, safety and food safety compliance.
• Manage culinary projects, menus, and kitchen optimization.
• Drive food quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Allergy management

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff coaching

Education

Trade qualified Chef credentials

Job description

Compass Group Pty Limited seeks a Regional Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy across multiple remote sites in Australia. You will mentor Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, and catering teams, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and consistency while driving innovation and cost efficiency.

The role requires trade-qualified credentials, proven multi-site leadership, and strong budgeting and stakeholder-management skills.