Head Chef | Meelup Farmhouse, Naturaliste | $110,000 per year

More than just a restaurant.

Meelup Farmhouse is a relaxed coastal hobby farm about 8 minutes from Dunsborough and minutes from Meelup Beach, with alpacas, highland cows and a loyal following of locals and holidaymakers. We're a family-run business, and our food is honest, generous and made to be shared. We're looking for a Head Chef who wants to run a kitchen with real variety.

What you'll be cooking

- A brunch menu of favourites like fluffy pancakes and sweetcorn fritters
- A hearty, meat and vegetable-led menu designed for family-style shared dining, with produce and bread from our South West suppliers
- Picnic hampers, served on the lawn under the gum trees
- Plenty of relaxed lawn dining, with a spacious deck and shaded areas
- Grab-and-go options over summer, plus wholesome house-made takeaway favourites from Meelup Dairy, like Gran's sausage rolls
- Feast-style, family-style dining for our busy wedding season, with receptions of up to 200 guests
- Private functions and events throughout the year

You'll have real creative input on the menu, backed by a much-loved venue with a 4.6-star Google rating from more than 2,000 reviews.

Hours and roster

- Mostly day work, with a consistent weekly rhythm
- Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday
- Wedding season brings some night work,



generally Friday and Saturday
- You write your own roster and can rotate the night shifts across the team to keep things fair

What we offer

- $110,000 per year + superannuation
- Sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Professional development and a supportive, team-oriented workplace
- A beautiful place to work in one of Australia's best food regions
- Supportive team environment from your team, colleagues and venue owners

About you

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior sous chef, ideally in a high-volume, seasonal or events kitchen
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, train and motivate a team
- A genuine passion for generous, relaxed, produce-driven cooking
- Confident managing food costs, ordering, suppliers and food safety compliance
- Comfortable running several moving parts at once: service, hampers, takeaway and events
- Adaptable on start date for the right person

Apply
Send your resume and a short note about your situation and the kind of food you love to cook. We'd also welcome a phone call or message if you'd like to chat about the role before applying.

Pay: $110,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Are you already located in the region?

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Dunsborough)
🏢 Meelup Farmhouse
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