Chef/Venue Manager-Batemans Bay Marina Resort

Batemans Bay Marina Resort | Full-Time Opportunity

Established in 2006, Hampshire Property Group is a family-owned business operating residential land lease communities, holiday parks and mixed-use communities across Australia. We pride ourselves on creating exceptional lifestyle, holiday and adventure experiences, supported by a dynamic team committed to growth, quality and outstanding customer service.

Located on the beautiful NSW South Coast, Batemans Bay Marina Resort offers a range of holiday accommodation options in a stunning waterfront setting. We are excited to be opening a new indoor golf simulator complete with a bar and Mexican restaurant, and we are seeking an experienced, hands-on Chef / Venue Manager to lead the food, beverage and venue operations.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who can combine kitchen leadership with broader venue management. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, bar, restaurant, golf simulator, events and guest offerings, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests while driving team performance, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen, bar, restaurant, golf simulator and events/conference operations.
• Plan, execute and continuously improve menu offerings, pricing, quality control and service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of food production, presentation, guest service, cleanliness and venue ambience.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, receiving, inventory, supplier relationships and cost control across food, beverage and venue supplies.
• Monitor labour, stock and operating costs to support budgeted targets and strong venue performance.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching and support to kitchen, front-of-house and venue staff.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, roster management and performance standards for venue team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS, HACCP, licensing and company policy requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver events, conferences and group bookings to a high standard.
• Identify opportunities to improve guest experience, operational efficiency, review scores and revenue.

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef, ideally with broader hospitality, venue or food and beverage management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian food safety standards, hygiene requirements and general kitchen operations.
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Commercially minded, with experience managing wages, stock, costs and operational performance.
• Solutions-focused, calm under pressure and able to maintain service standards during busy periods.
• Guest-focused, with a passion for delivering quality experiences and building a positive team culture.
• Available to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Why Join Us?

At Hampshire Property Group, our values of respect, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and quality and customer focus guide everything we do. You will be joining a supportive, growing business where you can take ownership of an exciting new venue offering and make a genuine impact on the guest experience.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date resume and cover letter by clicking the Apply Now button.

We thank all applicants in advance for applying; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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