Regional Executive Chef - Remote Outback Dining Leader

Narooma; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 roster

Flights and accommodation provided

Salary packaging options

Six weeks paid parental leave

Sponsorship opportunities available

Star Awards recognition

Job summary

ESS is seeking a Regional Executive Chef to join our leadership team. Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, you will drive culinary excellence, mentor culinary talent across multiple sites, and elevate the dining experience for residents and guests.

You will champion the ESS food philosophy, lead menu development, ensure food safety and cost efficiency, and deliver innovative concepts that boost satisfaction and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale hospitality/catering environments.
• Experience leading multi-site culinary teams across diverse settings.
• Expertise in menu development and high-volume production.
• Experience implementing allergy management and food safety systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with budgeting and profitability focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop culinary strategies aligned with our hospitality transformation vision.
• Deliver contemporary food solutions that enhance resident experience and engagement across village environments.
• Support sustainability initiatives and social responsibility programs.
• Establish and maintain consistent food standards, operating concepts, and culinary programs.
• Review and enhance Compass Group food concepts to improve quality, cost, safety, and customer choice.
• Coach and mentor culinary leaders to achieve operational excellence.
• Identify high-potential team members and create pathways for career development.
• Build a culture of engagement across multiple sites and teams.
• Lead Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, and Catering personnel to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, and security requirements.
• Manage culinary projects, menu development initiatives, and kitchen optimisation programs.
• Drive food quality, presentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety systems

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Coaching/mentoring

Change management

Project management

Workforce planning

Communication

Tools

Reporting software

Advanced computer literacy

Job description

ESS is seeking a Regional Executive Chef to join our leadership team. Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, you will drive culinary excellence, mentor culinary talent across multiple sites, and elevate the dining experience for residents and guests.

You will champion the ESS food philosophy, lead menu development, ensure food safety and cost efficiency, and deliver innovative concepts that boost satisfaction and commercial performance.