Opening Spring 2026

Company Description

The Dunes Beach Resort (by Eco Resorts) is an elevated 38‑ coastal glamping resort accommodation, alongside a diverse collection of dining and social venues: an oceanfront kiosk/café, Sandara as our signature modern Australian restaurant, a lively alfresco bar, and a nostalgic retro bar. Our expansive beachfront terrace also serves as one of Perth’s premier wedding and event spaces.

Located in the vibrant heart of Mindarie, the resort blends relaxed coastal living with refined hospitality, catering to leisure guests, corporate travelers, and a thriving wedding and events market. With Eco Resorts’ growing footprint across Australia and Bali, Dunes Beach Resort offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new culinary identity from the ground up.

Job Description

As Executive/Head Chef, you will lead the full culinary direction of Dunes Beach Resort, overseeing a brigade of approximately 20 chefs across multiple outlets and high-volume event operations. You will play a pivotal role in our pre-opening journey, crafting a modern Australian food philosophy that celebrates coastal produce, seasonal creativity, and exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead all culinary pre-opening activities, including menu development, kitchen design input, equipment selection, supplier onboarding, and recruitment of a high-performing kitchen team.
- Develop and execute modern Australian menus across Sandara, the kiosk/café, alfresco bar, retro bar, and all wedding and event offerings.
- Drive excellence in weddings and events, delivering premium, consistent, and scalable menus for receptions, ceremonies, corporate functions,



and large-format celebrations.
- Build, mentor, and manage a 20-chef brigade, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.
- Champion food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish reflects the resort’s coastal identity and Eco Resorts’ brand standards.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including rostering, ordering, inventory control, food safety compliance, and cost management.
- Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Events team, and General Manager to align culinary offerings with guest expectations, revenue goals, and market positioning.
- Implement strong financial controls, including budgeting, forecasting, COGS management, and labour planning to maximise profitability across all outlets.
- Build strong supplier relationships, prioritising local, sustainable, and seasonal produce wherever possible.
- Support marketing initiatives, contributing to content creation, menu launches, seasonal activations, and promotional events.
- Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance kitchen culture, ensuring your team feels valued, supported, and inspired.

Qualifications

- Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.




- Proven success in high-volume weddings and events, with the ability to deliver premium food at scale.
- Strong background in modern Australian cuisine, with a passion for coastal flavours and seasonal produce.
- Demonstrated experience managing large kitchen teams (15-20 chefs) across multiple outlets.
- Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, COGS control, labour management, and forecasting.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- A commitment to sustainability, integrity, and Eco Resorts’ core values.
- Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality management.

Why Join Eco Resorts?

- Discounts on accommodation and food & beverage across all Eco Resorts properties.
- Family & Friends advantages on accommodation, dining, and events.
- Work alongside more than 500 hospitality professionals who share your passion for exceptional guest experiences.

Join us and help shape the culinary identity of Perth’s newest beachfront resort.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Executive Chef?
- How many years' experience do you have in a Culinary Role?
- Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?
- Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?
- Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
- Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
- Do you hold a current Safe Food Handling certificate?

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