Overview
Lead from the pass and shape a brand current kitchen at Darwin Services Club. We’re launching soon with a contemporary bistro and a busy functions calendar (including formal dinners) and we’re seeking a professional leader to build Darwin’s best recent culinary team.
Location: Darwin, NT
Package: Competitive salary + super + KPI bonus
Start: Immediate interviews (pre-opening phase underway)
About Darwin Services Club
We’re reopening on The Esplanade at historic Admiralty House, a refreshed, community-minded club with a modern fit-out, well equipped kitchen and flexible event spaces. The brief: quality bistro dining for locals and visitors, plus polished functions from corporate luncheons to large scale events and dinners.
The role - Head Chef
Build and mentor a high-performing brigade from day one.
Create seasonal, costed menus; engineer GP% and reduce waste.
Own rostering, labour control, forecasting and prep plans.
Run service to consistently high standards across bistro and functions.
Oversee stocktaking, ordering, supplier negotiations and price files.
Lead food safety and EHO compliance.
You: 5+ years in a Head/Executive Chef role (or higher), strong people leadership, sharp on labour/COGS, steady under pressure, and proud of clean, consistent execution.
We’re also hiring:
Sous Chef
Why join DSC
Autonomy, supportive leadership and modern kit.
Stable rosters, real progression and a venue with momentum.
Chance to set culture and standards from the ground up.
Apply now: Email (emailprotected) with your CV, the role(s) you’re applying for, availability and two referees.
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