Mantra Lorne
Mantra Lorne is located on the Great Ocean Road, covering 12 acres of landscaped gardens and offering beachfront accommodation ranging from heritage hotel rooms to modern apartments. The on‐site restaurant, The Larder, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner made from locally sourced ingredients. It is also the largest regional conference venue in Victoria, hosting up to 600 guests for corporate and private events.
Perks of Joining Mantra Lorne
On‐site accommodation available in shared facilities for a weekly fee (subject to availability)
Complimentary access to the gym, pool, surfboard hire, and local discounts including massages and surfing lessons
Live and work by the beach in Victoria's oldest guest house and largest regional conference venue
Travel the world with heavily discounted staff rates through Accor
Purpose
As Executive Chef, you lead culinary excellence for our guests. You mentor the kitchen team, design enticing menus, supervise food preparation, and maintain a smoothly functioning, safe kitchen to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and update menus, selecting ingredients, crafting recipes, and ensuring variety and quality
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, inventory management and kitchen hygiene
Supervise the cooking process, ensuring dishes meet the highest standards of taste, presentation and portion size
Manage the kitchen budget,



control food costs and minimise waste to maximise profitability
Hire, train and supervise kitchen staff – chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants – to ensure smooth operation
Collaborate with restaurant management, front‐of‐house staff and suppliers to coordinate the overall dining experience and address issues
Skills & Experience
Previous experience as an Executive, Head or Senior Sous Chef
Proven menu development skills, crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients, accommodating dietary needs and maintaining top‐notch presentation
Passion for food, exceptional attention to detail, and persistence of excellence
Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning and cost control
A natural team player who thrives in a collaborative workplace, yet can work autonomously with ease
Excellent personal presentation, communication skills and a positive energy and attitude
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and public holidays, as required
Accor loyalty membership benefits, including discounted accommodation and food & beverage worldwide, family & friends discounts, and access to industry‐leading training platforms and networking opportunities
Accor is an inclusive company that welcomes diverse teams across the globe. We help you grow and learn so that work brings purpose to your life.
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📌 Executive Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Accor Apartments and Realty
📍 Victoria