- Chef de cuisine role – lead, mentor and inspire the team
- Use local produce and engage with producers
- Be promoted in the media
Confidential Luxury Regional Resort Opportunity
Short Description
We’ve been exclusively engaged by a prestigious luxury resort group to find a visionary Head Chef to lead its culinary offering. This is a rare opportunity to shape an elevated dining experience through modern Australian cuisine, strong commercial acumen, and close collaboration with the region’s finest producers and wineries.
Located in regional New South Wales, the resort is seeking a culinary leader who can bring creativity, consistency, and a deep understanding of premium hospitality to the kitchen.
Why This Role Is Unique
- Regional Resort & Winery Fusion: Craft menus that complement on-site resort experiences (fine-dining restaurant, poolside grill, banquet events) and partner with neighbouring vineyards.
- Leadership Spotlight: Perfect for a Senior Sous or Sous Chef ready to own multiple outlets, inspire a brigade of 12–15 and become the culinary ambassador of a world-class regional retreat.
- Guest-Centric Creativity: Design signature tasting events, vineyard dinners and bespoke in-villa dining experiences that showcase local terroir.
Three Key Priorities
- Culinary Innovation Across Outlets
- Focus on overseeing menu development for a fine-dining restaurant, poolside bar and in-room. —ensuring consistency, quality and a true sense of place.
- Integrate wine-pairing elements sourced through the resort’s cellar-door partnerships.
- Commercial & Systems Excellence
- Own P&L performance across all F&B outlets: food cost, labour budget and inventory management.
- Utilise kitchen management systems (inventory, rostering, recipe-cost software).
- Team Leadership & Regional Engagement
- Lead, mentor and develop a diverse culinary team, including apprentices and sous chefs.
- Forge strategic partnerships with top regional wineries—co-create tasting menus, host vineyard tours and guest masterclasses.
About the Resort
- Luxury Collection: Part of an internationally acclaimed resort portfolio renowned for exceptional service and immersive experiences.
- Regional Destination: Nestled in a celebrated region, drawing food and wine lovers for its world-class experiences.
- Confidential Search: Only shortlisted candidates will learn the exact resort name and location.
Your Role & Team
- Multi-Outlet Oversight: Manage a signature restaurant, poolside bar, breakfast buffet and In-room.
- Modern Infrastructure: State-of-the-art cold-room facilities, integrated POS and kitchen management software.
- Collaborative Environment: Good people and good energy in the business
Who You Are Must-Have
- Senior Sous or Sous Chef with 5+ years in multi-outlet kitchens (resort, hotel or destination restaurant).
- Proven ability to manage costs, P&L and kitchen systems (e.g., digital rostering).
- Creative vision with strong organisational and leadership skills.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Career Path: Growth and training across the resort collection.
- Relocation Support: assistance for a move to this regional locale.
- Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy resort stays, spa privileges
Ready to Rise to the Challenge?
Placed Recruitment has been exclusively engaged in finding this role. Contact us directly for a confidential discussion about this career-defining opportunity.
Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional international candidates.
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