About the role
The Setts Mildura is looking for an experienced and creative Executive Chef to lead the next chapter of our food offering.
Our ambition is to create a menu recognised as one of the best in the region — attracting locals, visitors and destination diners alike.
This is an chance for a chef who wants genuine creative ownership.
You'll have the freedom and support to shape the menu, develop a distinctive food identity and lead the kitchen, while working with ownership and management to deliver on quality, guest experience and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities
Leading the creative and operational direction of the kitchen
Developing seasonal menus, new dishes and regular specials
Balancing creativity and quality with food costs and profitability
Maintaining consistently high standards of food and presentation
Managing ordering, margins, suppliers and kitchen efficiency
Sourcing quality local and regional produce wherever possible
Leading, training and mentoring the kitchen team
Collaborating with management on events and opportunities to showcase the food
Helping build The Setts' reputation as one of Mildura's leading food venues
About you
Experienced chef with the confidence and creativity to lead their own menu
Passionate about producing genuinely great food
Understands food costs, margins and kitchen operations
Can lead, train and inspire a team




Values consistency, presentation and attention to detail
Excited by local, seasonal and regional produce
Wants to build something they can put their name and reputation behind
About us
The Setts has been part of Mildura since ****.
Today, we're building on more than 130 years of history with a strong focus on great food, live music and community.
We actively support local musicians, artists, events and community initiatives while bringing touring acts and new audiences to the region.
We're also proudly pokies-free, with our focus firmly on food, music, hospitality and community.
The Setts has a significant culinary history.
The venue was once home to the award winning Black Stump Restaurant - our goal is to build on that legacy and once again make food a major reason people seek out The Setts.
Benefits
Full-time Executive Chef position
$80,000 + super + incentives
Genuine creative ownership of the menu
Support from ownership to develop and execute your ideas
Access to outstanding Mildura and Sunraysia produce
Opportunities to showcase your work through events and promotion
The chance to shape the food direction of a venue with more than 130 years of history
Relocation reimbursement available for the right candidate
Applicants should send their resume to ••••@thesetts.com.au

📌 Executive Chef – Creative Lead (Mildura)
🏢 The Setts
📍 Mildura