Job Description
Foxdog Distillery & Brewery is searching for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.
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Located at Sunnyside Park in Mogo on the beautiful NSW South Coast, Foxdog is much more than a restaurant. We are an award-winning distillery and brewery, a busy hospitality destination, an events venue and the home of Jaguar Stay's six luxury villas.
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Our guests come to enjoy house-distilled spirits, craft beer, relaxed dining, live music, celebrations and memorable regional experiences.
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We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who can bring creativity, consistency and sound commercial thinking to our kitchen, without sacrificing their own work-life balance.
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You will also develop menus for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events while finding creative ways to showcase regional produce and complement Foxdog's own gins, spirits and beers.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Lead, mentor, train and develop the kitchen team
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Build a positive, skilled and accountable kitchen culture
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Develop seasonal menus, specials and event offerings aligned with the Foxdog brand
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Maintain consistently high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control
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Manage kitchen rosters in line with operational requirements and labour budgets
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Monitor food costs, stock levels, purchasing and kitchen profitability
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Conduct stocktakes and maintain strong inventory controls
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Develop productive supplier relationships and champion quality regional produce
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Reduce waste and identify practical improvements to kitchen efficiency
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Maintain food safety plans, compliance records and excellent hygiene standards
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Ensure compliance with NSW Food Authority and workplace safety requirements
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Collaborate closely with management and the events team
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Plan and execute food service for weddings, functions and corporate events
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Respond constructively to guest feedback and continually improve the food experience
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A HEAD CHEF ROLE WITH A SUSTAINABLE ROSTER
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We understand that great hospitality careers need to be sustainable.
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This full-time position offers:
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No split shifts
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A salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus superannuation
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Additional performance-based bonuses
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Potential relocation assistance
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Temporary accommodation for up to two adults may be considered for the successful applicant
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WHY JOIN FOXDOG?
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Take ownership of the food direction at a distinctive and growing regional venue
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Work alongside an on-site distillery and brewery with opportunities for creative food and beverage collaboration
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Lead and develop an established kitchen team
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Create menus across casual dining, specials, weddings and private events
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Join a supportive, hands-on ownership and management team
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Work in an impressive rural setting close to the beaches and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast
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Enjoy a sustainable roster with no split shifts
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Access genuine opportunities for professional growth as Foxdog and Sunnyside Park continue to develop
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Receive performance-based bonuses linked to agreed operational, financial, leadership and guest-satisfaction objectives
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This role would suit an established Head Chef seeking a fresh challenge or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership position with real creative ownership.
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📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Foxdog Distillery
📍 New South Wales