Head Chef: Discovery Resorts - Lake Argyle

About Us

G’day Group

G’day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 85 properties across Australia’s most sensational destinations. We have a range of the best accommodation to bring people, places, and communities closer together.

Lake Argyle Resort

Say g’day to more of Australia and join us at Lake Argyle Resort in Western Australia’s East Kimberley region, set above the country’s second-largest man-made freshwater lake. Bring families and people closer together to experience the nearby Bungle Bungle Ranges, Ord River Gorges and remote bays of the Lake Argyle Islands. The Lake Argyle Resort infinity pool is almost as iconic as the location itself, with its panoramic views of the lake. Join our team as proud co-custodians of this quintessentially Australian destination in the East Kimberley.  

The Role

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for the food & dining experience, overseeing smooth kitchen operation. You will construct the menu and be responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective food service balanced with utilizing high quality, local produce. You will be responsible for managing, rostering and training kitchen staff.

Duties

• Ensure the kitchen complies with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Control and direct food preparation
• Lead, mentor and train a kitchen Team to success
• Build strong relationships with local suppliers and all other stakeholders
• Manage all kitchen financials; rostering, ordering, menu design and costings

Skills & Experience

• Formal trade qualifications (Certificate III in commercial cooking or equivalent) - Essential
• Australian Drivers licence or International drivers licence - Essential
• Proven experience managing a kitchen as a Head Chef
• Attention to detail and ability to achieve highest standards of food quality
• A passion for food and a creative flair
• Strong experience leading and mentoring a team
• Demonstrated track record meeting financial targets for food and labour costs
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Benefits

• Accommodation and food included in salary package
• Full time, permanent role
• Lead your own kitchen
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts across 300+ G'Day and Discovery Parks throughout Australia

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at Lake Argyle. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.