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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As Head Chef, you will:

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- Lead, mentor, train and develop the kitchen team
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- Build a positive, professional 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 solid 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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