Resort Chef – Breakfast & Dinner, Outback Experience

G’day Group; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation for staff and

Discounts with G’day Rewards Partners

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Internal promotions and opportunities

Job summary

G’day Group invites applications for a Chef at Discovery Parks – Wilpena Pound Resort in SA. The role focuses on efficient, cost-conscious kitchen operation across breakfast and dinner shifts, delivering high-quality guest dining experiences in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will oversee kitchen staff, contribute to menu planning, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless daily service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in electronic purchase ordering and cost management.
• Proven experience in planning and developing menus.
• Proven ability to work within a team and autonomously.
• Ability to prep and organise ahead.
• Current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
• HACCP experience essential, with a high emphasis on food hygiene.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and cost-effective food service in a Commercial Kitchen with breakfast & dinner shifts.
• Oversee kitchen staff, including training and performance development.
• Deliver à la carte dining and breakfast buffet for Park guests and buffet for small functions.
• Liaise with front-of-house to ensure smooth daily service.

Skills

Chef experience

Menu planning

Teamwork

Autonomy

Food preparation

First Aid (Desirable)

HACCP knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Trade qualifications in commercial cooking

Job description

G’day Group invites applications for a Chef at Discovery Parks – Wilpena Pound Resort in SA. The role focuses on efficient, cost-conscious kitchen operation across breakfast and dinner shifts, delivering high-quality guest dining experiences in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will oversee kitchen staff, contribute to menu planning, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless daily service and guest satisfaction.