About the Client
Our client is a premium hospitality operation in the Southern Highlands, combining quality accommodation, dining, functions, and events within an established destination property. The business works closely with an experienced catering and events operation, delivering food across a diverse range of service styles and guest experiences. Supported by strong ownership, professional leadership, and a well-resourced operation, this is an opportunity to join a venue with genuine scale and a strong reputation. Located in the Southern Highlands, the role offers a beautiful regional lifestyle, lower living costs, shorter commutes, and easy access to Sydney and Canberra.
About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take the culinary lead across a high-profile hospitality and events operation. Offering
$110K-$140K + super
, depending on experience, the role provides genuine scope to influence menus, develop a strong kitchen team, and deliver food across dining, functions, events, and larger-scale catering. You'll work closely with senior management and the wider catering team to maintain high standards while bringing creativity and consistency to the operation. For a chef looking to step away from the daily grind of city life, the Southern Highlands offers lower living costs, reduced fuel and commuting expenses, and a lifestyle change without compromising on career opportunity.
Position Description
Lead all kitchen operations across dining, functions, events, and catering
Lead, mentor, and develop a large and diverse kitchen team
Work closely with the catering and events team to deliver high-volume functions and special events




Oversee food preparation, service execution, presentation, and quality control
Develop rosters and manage labour requirements in line with business needs
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance
Collaborate with senior management on culinary direction and future opportunities
Drive a positive, accountable, and qualified kitchen culture
Position Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef within a premium restaurant or signature events environment
Demonstrated experience managing larger kitchen teams and multiple service styles
Strong background across functions, events, banqueting, and à la carte dining
Strong hands - on experience delivering restaurant and events
Proven ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain kitchen teams
Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and kitchen systems
Formal culinary qualifications required
Flexibility to work across a range of service periods, including weekends and events
Salary & Benefits
$110K-$140K + super
, depending on experience
Senior leadership opportunity within a premium regional hospitality operation
Work across a diverse mix of dining, functions, events, and catering
Lower regional cost of living compared with Sydney/Melbourne
Reduced daily commuting time and fuel costs
Southern Highlands lifestyle with easy access to Sydney and Canberra
Opportunity to lead and develop a substantial kitchen team
Head Chef | $110K-$140K + super. Lead a premium Southern Highlands kitchen across dining, events and catering while enjoying a regional lifestyle.
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📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 New South Wales