Head Chef

• Lead a smooth & compliant operating team to maintain momentum
• Join a strong team with a great work culture already instilled
• Ongoing training and professional development - step up in the future

Head Chef Age Care Facility - ACT

Join an award winning, not-for-profit provider seeking a calm and steady Head Chef / Chef Manager to lead a well-established culinary team at the 90+ resident facility.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a kitchen that is already running smoothly, where your focus will be on maintaining momentum, fostering a positive culture, and delivering exceptional dining experiences—without the burnout of traditional hospitality.

Working collaboratively with the Catering Manager and a network of Head Chefs, you will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. You will lead, mentor, and motivate a medium size team, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.

The Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: $90k + Super + NFP
• NFP Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free packaging, plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment
• Exceptional Extras: Access to relocation assistance, novated leasing, discounted health insurance, gym and airline lounge memberships, professional development opportunities, and free flu vaccinations
• Career Progression: Genuine growth potential, including a pathway to a regional head chef role as the organisation expands

What You Bring to the Table

• A Certificate III or IV in Catering or Commercial Cookery.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification and a strong working knowledge of HACCP and WHS compliance.
• Proven leadership and team management experience—you keep standards high while remaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent menu planning skills with an understanding of the nutritional, dietary, allergen, and texture requirements of older people.
• Aged care experience is highly desirable, but we warmly welcome strong, steady leaders from other culinary backgrounds.

If you’re a passionate Chef looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Gabrielle on 0404 787 273 & [email protected]