Job Description
Job Description
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Opening Spring ****
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Company Description
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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 contemporary 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.
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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.
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Job Description
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead all culinary pre-opening activities, including menu development, kitchen design input, equipment selection, supplier onboarding, and recruitment of a high-performing kitchen team.
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Develop and execute modern Australian menus across Sandara, the kiosk/café, alfresco bar, retro bar, and all wedding and event offerings.
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Drive excellence in weddings and events, delivering premium, consistent, and scalable menus for receptions, ceremonies, corporate functions, and large-format celebrations.
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Build, mentor, and manage a 20-chef brigade, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.
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Champion food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring every dish reflects the resort's coastal identity and Eco Resorts' brand standards.
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Oversee all kitchen operations, including rostering, ordering, inventory control, food safety compliance, and cost management.
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Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Events team,



and General Manager to align culinary offerings with guest expectations, revenue goals, and market positioning.
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Implement strong financial controls, including budgeting, forecasting, COGS management, and labour planning to maximise profitability across all outlets.
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Build robust supplier relationships, prioritising local, sustainable, and seasonal produce wherever possible.
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Support marketing initiatives, contributing to content creation, menu launches, seasonal activations, and promotional events.
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Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance kitchen culture, ensuring your team feels valued, supported, and inspired.
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Qualifications
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Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.
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Proven success in high-volume weddings and events, with the ability to deliver premium food at scale.
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Strong background in modern Australian cuisine, with a passion for coastal flavours and seasonal produce.
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Demonstrated experience managing large kitchen teams ****** chefs) across multiple outlets.
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Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, COGS control, labour management, and forecasting.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
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A commitment to sustainability, integrity, and Eco Resorts' core values.
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Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality management.
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Why Join Eco Resorts?
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Discounts on accommodation and food & beverage across all Eco Resorts properties.
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Family & Friends benefits on accommodation, dining, and events.
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Work alongside more than 500 hospitality professionals who share your passion for exceptional guest experiences.
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Join us and help shape the culinary identity of Perth's newest beachfront resort.
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About the Employer
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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.
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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.
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About the Candidate
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Minimum 4 years of senior kitchen leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or multi-outlet venues.
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Proven success in high-volume weddings and events, with the ability to deliver premium food at scale.
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Strong background in modern Australian cuisine, with a passion for coastal flavours and seasonal produce.
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Demonstrated experience managing large kitchen teams ****** chefs) across multiple outlets.
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Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, COGS control, labour management, and forecasting.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
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A commitment to sustainability, integrity, and Eco Resorts' core values.
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Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality management.
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How many years' experience do you have as an Executive Chef?
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How many years' experience do you have in a Culinary Role?
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Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?
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Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?
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Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
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Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
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Do you hold a current Safe Food Handling certificate?
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Work Environment
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Discounts on accommodation and food & beverage across all Eco Resorts properties.
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Family & Friends benefits on accommodation, dining, and events.
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Work alongside more than 500 hospitality professionals who share your passion for exceptional guest experiences.
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Join us and help shape the culinary identity of Perth's newest beachfront resort.
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