Job Description
Barney's Bar & Bistro is looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive the next chapter of the food offering.
Located in the heart of the Grampians, Barney's is a welcoming country bistro with a strong local following and a steady stream of visitors exploring one of Victoria's premier tourism destinations.
The focus is on quality, approachable food, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
Alongside the restaurant, the role involves hosting private functions, special events and operating Barney's Bites, a mobile food trailer.
This creates plenty of variety and gives the Head Chef the opportunity to be involved in everything from day-to-day restaurant service through to catering and special events.
Key responsibilities
Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team
Delivering consistently high-quality food and service
Designing seasonal menus, daily specials and function menus
Working with fresh, quality ingredients and showcasing local produce where possible
Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation
Managing food costs, stock control and ordering
Labour management and rostering
Maintaining food safety standards and kitchen compliance
Working closely with the owners to continue evolving Barney's food offering
Supporting Barney's Bites and off-site catering when required
About you
Previous experience as a Head Chef, or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step




Loves cooking and takes genuine pride in producing quality food
Creative while understanding the commercial realities of running a successful kitchen
Leads with confidence, positivity and professionalism
Enjoys mentoring and developing a team
Organised, reliable and proactive
Salary package of $80,000 to $100,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience, skills and the value brought to the role
Genuine creative freedom to influence menus and the direction of the kitchen
A supportive ownership team that values initiative, collaboration and new ideas
Variety through restaurant service, functions, catering and food trailer operations
A stable, long-term leadership role with opportunities to grow alongside the business
The chance to live and work in the spectacular Grampians region
Affordable accommodation available, located five minutes from the venue, ideal for a single person or couple within a well-maintained shared house
About us
Barney's Bar & Bistro is a welcoming country bistro located in the heart of the Grampians with a strong local following and a steady stream of visitors exploring one of Victoria's premier tourism destinations.
The focus is on quality, approachable food, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
The business operates a restaurant, hosts private functions and special events, and operates Barney's Bites, a mobile food trailer.
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📌 Head Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Barney's Bar & Bistro
📍 Victoria