At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the culinary team and create unforgettable dining experiences at a stunning island resort.
- Company: Kingfisher Bay Resort, a unique destination on K'gari.
- Benefits: Discounted accommodation, meals, and exclusive staff perks.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences.
- Why this job: Shape the culinary experience while living in paradise and growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or similar role with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Kingfisher Bay Resort | Full Time | Live-On Island Leadership Role
Ready to lead the culinary experience at one of Australia's most unique island destinations?
Join Kingfisher Bay Resort as our Head Chef and take ownership of kitchen operations across a large and diverse resort environment.
Lead a talented team, influence menu direction, drive kitchen performance and create memorable dining experiences while living and working on beautiful K'gari.
- Why Join Us
- Discounted staff accommodation with Wi-Fi and utilities included
- Discounted meals and resort-wide employee discounts
- FREE K'gari Explorer Tours and ferry transfers
- Access to staff village facilities, gym and community centre
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
About the Role
You'll lead the culinary operation across Kingfisher Bay Resort, shaping food quality, team performance and the dining experience across restaurants, functions and resort outlets.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead and develop a multi-skilled team of Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Stewards while building a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
You'll influence menu direction, manage workforce planning and food costs, and ensure our kitchens consistently deliver quality food and memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Lead, coach and develop the resort's kitchen team
- Drive food quality, consistency and service standards
- Manage rosters, labour costs and kitchen performance
- Develop menus and identify opportunities for improvement
- Maintain food safety, compliance and kitchen standards
About You
You're an experienced culinary leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and creating exceptional food experiences in a large resort environment.
- You'll Bring
- Experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or similar leader
- Experience leading high-volume hotel or resort kitchens
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
- HACCP, Food Safety and Food Hygiene knowledge
- Strong leadership, commercial and organisational skills
About Us
Located on K'gari, Kingfisher Bay Resort offers guests the chance to experience one of Australia's most unique island destinations.
From accommodation and dining to tours and adventures, our team plays an important role in creating memorable stays for visitors from around the world.
We're proud to be part of Journey Beyond, Australia's leading experiential tourism group.
Across our portfolio of brands, we're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and connecting guests to some of the most unique destinations across Australia and New Zealand.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.
- Lead the culinary operation at Kingfisher Bay Resort
- Develop menus and drive food excellence
- Grow your leadership career with Journey Beyond
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Head Chef employer: Voyages Tourism Australia
Journey Beyond is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive while contributing to Australia's leading experiential tourism business. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides generous benefits such as travel discounts, study assistance, and a flexible working environment, all while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney and Adelaide, Journey Beyond not only connects guests to unforgettable experiences but also invests in the professional development of its staff, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
