Job Description
Head Chef Frontline Recruitment Adelaide Hills, SA, AU
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Lead the culinary direction of a premium Adelaide Hills destination venue
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Create seasonal menus showcasing exceptional South Australian produce
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Take ownership of the kitchen, team, standards & continued food evolution
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The Company
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Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, this award-winning destination venue has quickly established itself as one of South Australia's most exciting food and hospitality experiences.
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Built around exceptional local produce, premium hospitality and a strong connection to the region's growers and producers, the venue delivers a distinctive dining experience that attracts both local and interstate guests.
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With seasonality, sustainability and quality at the heart of its food philosophy, this is an chance to lead the kitchen of a venue with strong ambitions and a genuine commitment to creating something special within the Adelaide Hills.
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The Role
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An exciting opportunity is available for an accomplished Head Chef to own the culinary direction and day-to-day kitchen operations of this premium destination venue.
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You will lead from the front, overseeing menu development, kitchen performance, food quality, financial controls and the development of a passionate culinary team.
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Working closely with ownership and the wider management team, you will have the opportunity to shape menus around outstanding seasonal produce while continuing to evolve the venue's food offering.
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This role suits a creative yet commercially minded Head Chef who understands that exceptional food needs to be backed by strong systems, consistency, cost control, and effective leadership.
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Skills & Experience
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Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership of a kitchen
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Experience within premium restaurants, wineries, hotels or destination dining venues
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A genuine passion for modern Australian cuisine, seasonality and local produce
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Strong menu development and food costing capabilities
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Commercial understanding of COGS, labour management and kitchen profitability
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Benefits & Culture
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Take ownership of the culinary direction of a recognised Adelaide Hills destination
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Work with exceptional South Australian produce and quality local suppliers
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Genuine creative input into menus and the evolution of the food offering
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Support from an engaged and ambitious ownership team
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Opportunity to build, develop and lead your own high-performing kitchen culture
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📌 Head Chef (South Australia)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 South Australia