Head Chef

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Freycinet Lodge is an eco-lodge that sits within the world famous Freycinet National Park – a stone’s throw from the renowned Wineglass Bay on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. The Lodge consists of 70 rooms and a main lodge, thoughtfully constructed around a beautiful waterfront below The Hazards mountain range. Located approximately 2.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Freycinet Lodge neighbours the popular holiday town of Coles Bay.

• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• Free of charge staff accommodation available
• Make your mark, lead and develop your Team at a sought-after location

What you’ll do:

Freycinet Lodge is renowned for its celebration of local produce and fresh seafood. As Head Chef, you’ll lead the culinary direction across our diverse dining venues, from the elevated experience of The Bay Restaurant to the relaxed, family-friendly Richardson’s Bistro. You’ll inspire your team to deliver exceptional food and service, while maintaining a resilient, solutions-focused approach. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Kitchen Operations: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service delivery across all venues.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Menu Innovation: Design seasonal menus and daily specials that showcase local ingredients and align with guest preferences and business goals.
• Quality & Presentation: Uphold the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation in every dish served.
• Cost & Inventory Management: Control food costs, minimise waste, and manage inventory and supplier relationships effectively.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Roster & Labour Management: Develop and manage team rosters in line with budget and Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA) requirements.

What you’ll bring:  

• Extensive hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce 
• Demonstrated experience in innovative menu planning and design, and producing and presenting food in line with current trends with a concern for competing against a standard of excellence
• Experience in controlling daily food costs and setting and meeting budgets
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team while fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications 
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays 

What’s in it for you? 

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us

Know you belong: 

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team. 

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference? Apply now!  We cannot wait to hear from you! 

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.