Head Chef, Japanese Mountain Retreat Montrose, Dandenong Ranges · Full-time
Japanese Mountain Retreat is a couples-only mineral springs retreat in the Dandenong Ranges, about an hour from Melbourne. Couples come to bathe in private, to be looked after, and to sit down to dinner. We are looking for a head chef to make that dinner the part of the visit they talk about afterwards.
The kitchen
You’re in charge of the kitchen. Dinner is a four-course Japanese menu served at 7:00 pm, set by you on the day around each couple's tastes and dietary needs. Lunch is our Wagyu BBQ. Services are small. Most nights you will cook for one to six couples, with time to give every plate your full attention. The week runs from Thursday to Sunday plus Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are your days off.
The role
Design a seasonal Japanese menu and keep developing it
Prep, cook and plate each service
Manage suppliers, ordering and food cost
Keep food safety and allergen standards high
Shape new dining experiences with the owner as the retreat grows
About you
A head chef, or a senior sous chef ready for a kitchen of your own
Trained in Japanese cuisine, or experienced with its techniques
Organised and steady when working
Experienced with ordering and food cost
Looking to settle into a rewarding role and build a long-term future
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, and the right to work in Australia
What we offer
$80,000 to $95,000 plus super, with more for the right person
Creative control of the menu
