Chef Manager

Plate Up Great Food & Fuel Your Future

Live Rent-Free in Remote Arnhem Land!

Randstad has partnered with ALPA (The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), a leader in First Nations community support and enterprise to recruit a high-performing Chef Manager.

About the Role

Trading the city rush for the pristine landscapes of remote Arnhem Land, you will take charge of our commercial kitchen operations, leading local catering teams, delivering high-quality meals, and embedding best-practice food safety. This role offers high autonomy and the unique opportunity to mentor local staff, upskill community members, and make a direct impact on community health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Catering Operations: Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and meal presentation standards while adhering to client dietary requirements and budget allocations.

Kitchen Leadership & Mentoring: Manage, supervise, and train kitchen personnel (Cooks and Kitchen Hands/Activities Coordinators).

Safety & Compliance: Maintain integrated Food Safety, Hygiene, and WHS plans, ensuring equipment compliance and infection control standards.

Financial & Inventory Control: Perform monthly stocktakes, manage supplier relationships, prepare wastage reports, and cost menus to maximize value.

Community Connection: Develop therapeutic and culturally appropriate menus tailored for social events and seasonal community needs.

What You Will Bring

Qualifications & Trade: Trade Qualification as a Chef with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in production kitchen management or similar roles.

Food & Safety Expertise: Deep knowledge of food safety regulations, therapeutic and culturally appropriate meal preparation, and inventory management.

Leadership & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to lead team members, conduct training, and foster a collaborative environment.

Physical & Remote Resilience: Capacity to work extended hours, manage physical demands in tropical conditions, and adapt to living in remote Aboriginal communities.

Licenses & Clearances: Unrestricted Manual Driver’s Licence, NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), and First Aid/CPR certifications (or ability to obtain).

Unbeatable Benefits Package

Live Rent & Utilities Free: Fully subsidised housing with all electricity and utility bills fully paid.

Massive Tax Savings: Access NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

Superannuation: 14% Superannuation, well above the national standard.

7 Weeks Annual Leave: Generous leave allocation with 17.5% leave loading included.

Travel & Relocation: 2x paid return flights to Darwin every year, plus full relocation assistance from anywhere in Australia.

Allowances: Monthly telephone allowance.

To have a confidential chat or learn more, call Tash on 08 8923 4308 or email alpa@randstad.com.au.

Plate Up Great Food & Fuel Your Future | Live Rent-Free in Remote Arnhem Land!