Head Chef - El Questro Station

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. 

El Questro

Say g’day to more of Australia and join us at El Questro, the heart of the Kimberley. Set amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia’s East Kimberley, this tourism icon is one of Australia’s last true frontiers. We are proud co-custodians of this treasured site, with its deep gorges and majestic ranges, to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Join our team and immerse in an outback experience that combines luxury and adventure to connect people to nature, networks and communities.  

The Role

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for the food & dining experience at one of our three unique locations, The Station. There are three outlets under this role, including the Steakhouse restaurant, the staff kitchen and the casual eatery. You will construct the menu and be responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective food service balanced with utilising high quality, local produce. You will be responsible for managing, rostering and training kitchen staff. You will be heavily involved with the recruitment process for these staff, with support from People & Culture.

Duties

• Lead and develop your Kitchen Team
• Ensure the kitchen complies with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Hands on whilst controlling and directing food preparation
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect within the team
• Maintaining superior guest focus at the forefront of all activities
• Liaise with activities department and front of house to ensure a smooth service

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing an a la carte kitchen
• A passion for using fresh native ingredients and delighting guests
• Strong communication and feedback skills
• Ability to mentor, nurture and create a good working culture within team
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and ability to maintain cleanliness and food safety regulations
• Certificate III in Commercial cookery or higher

Benefits

• Work at El Questro for a season
• Free of charge food and accommodation
• Advance your career
• Future opportunities within the company
• Be a part of building the team you want around you
• Leadership and ownership role
• Relocation assistance
• Access to EAP
• Extensive employee benefits - discounted flights, accommodation, car hire
• Discounts across 300+ G'Day and Discovery Parks throughout Australia

The way we manage our environmental and social responsibilities has a far-reaching impact. We’re strongly committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment. 

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at El Questro. 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.