🌅 Head Chef – Sovereign Resort, Cooktown (Remote Australia)
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Cooktown, Australia
To Be Determined
full time
Wilderness LodgeHousing ProvidedMeals IncludedUniform Provided
About the Position
🌅 Head Chef – Sovereign Resort, Cooktown (Remote Australia)
📍 Location: Cooktown, Queensland, Australia
💼 Role: Head Chef (Full-Time)
💰 Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 AUD
📅 Posted: 15 days ago
🌴 The Opportunity
Lead a multi-outlet kitchen in a 4-star resort in remote tropical Australia near the Great Barrier Reef. This is a high-responsibility role with strong pay and creative control.
🔪 The Role
Oversee all kitchen operations across multiple outlets
Develop menus and recipes
Manage food costing, GP targets, and stock
Lead rostering and team performance
Train and mentor kitchen staff
Ensure HACCP and WHS compliance
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🔥 Brand & Kitchen:
You’re running the show — leadership, systems, and execution matter.
🌍 Lifestyle:
Cooktown is remote, raw, and beautiful — true escape living.
⚖️ Work vs Life:
Rare balance for a Head Chef — no splits, structured time off.
✈️ Best Fit
✔️ Experienced Head Chefs
✔️ Adventure-driven personalities
✔️ Those seeking high pay + lifestyle change
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years experience as Head Chef
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Experience with menu design and costing
- Highly organised and professional
- Willingness to relocate to a remote location
Benefits
- High salary package ($110K–$120K)
- Staff accommodation provided
- Two consecutive days off (no split shifts)
- Strong work-life balance
- Creative control over menus
- Career growth opportunities
- Stunning remote location
Required Languages
English