Parade Hotel Bunbury
About the Role
The Parade Hotel Bunbury is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen as we transition from externally managed operations to full in-house control.
The Parade is a high‐volume waterfront venue serving up to 300–500 meals per day during peak periods, with a strong functions and events offering.
The successful candidate will initially spend time working hands‐on to understand the kitchen, service flow and current team before establishing their own systems, menus and kitchen structure.
This role offers full ownership of the kitchen, including the ability to recruit your own team, shape menus and lead all back‐of‐house operations while working closely with venue management.
As the business grows, this role has a clear pathway to evolve into a Group Executive Chef position overseeing multiple venues.
What you'll be doing
* Lead and manage all back‐of‐house kitchen operations
* Work closely with FOH venue managers to ensure smooth service
* Develop and manage a la carte and function menus
* Recruit, build and mentor your own kitchen team
* Manage food costs, stock control and ordering
* Build and manage supplier relationships and purchasing strategies
* Implement strong kitchen systems, procedures and service standards
* Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations
What we're looking for
* 8+ years experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Area Chef in a high‐volume venue
* Proven experience creating menus for busy venues and functions
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop kitchen teams
* Experience managing food costs, suppliers and kitchen profitability
* Excellent organisation, communication and problem‐solving skills
* A chef who enjoys both hands‐on leadership and building strong kitchen systems
* This role suits someone ready to step beyond a single‐venue Head Chef position and quickly grow into a broader Executive Chef role across multiple venues.
What we offer
* Competitive salary $110k–$130k depending on experience
* Full autonomy to build and lead your own kitchen team
* The opportunity to shape kitchen systems, menus and kitchen culture
* Long‐term career growth within an expanding hospitality group
* Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate
About Us
The Parade Hotel has been a Bunbury institution since 1897, located on the waterfront and deeply embedded in the local community.
As the venue enters a new era with planned renovations and a renewed focus on food, we are looking for a chef who can help lead the next chapter of this iconic venue.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated culinary leader ready to take ownership of a busy kitchen and play a key role in shaping the future of multiple venues, we would love to hear from you.
Please include a brief cover letter outlining your experience leading high‐volume kitchens.
Alternatively, send applications to [emailprotected].
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Executive Chef?
* Do you have experience as a chef in a high volume restaurant?
* Do you have order processing experience?
* Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?
* Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
* Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
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