Chef - Yarrambat

VIC, Yarrambat Park Golf Course - Yarrambat 3091

• Opportunity with a growing & entrepreneurial National organisation 
• Recreational, Sporting & Entertainment hub around Hospitality
• Free facility access and great benefits 

Oversee the operations of a sparkling new kitchen and drive destination hospitality culture. 

The Site

Yarrambat Park Golf Course is Nillumbik Shire Council’s prized green asset – home to over 500 members with a thriving nature play mini golf and function portfolio.

A popular entertainment stop-off for tourists on the way to the Yarra Valley, Yarrambat Park Golf Course is highly regarded for its championship golf course, resident kangaroos and picturesque landscape. This multi-million dollar development carried out in late 2019 positions this venue as one of the most popular destinations for families and fun.

Within the venue also is a driving range and retail golf-shop, supported by a brand new bar with gastro food & modern café (The Grass Lands).

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Chef to deliver an exceptional modern food menu to public, players, families and functions at the Yarrambat Park Golf Course complex.

We are looking for an all-rounder who is customer-focused, adaptable to our diverse range of clientele, and committed to driving sales. Ability to lead our café team through large (predominantly cocktail-style) functions, to engage our regular customers and work across other areas (barista and bar work) is desirable. This is a casual position for Mondays and Tuesdays from October to March 2027. 

Key Accountabilities

• Maintains a clean sanitised operation + food safety program
• Coordinates the ordering, holding, preparation and storage of food stock in dry, fresh, refrigerated and frozen spaces
• Prepares food to standard recipe and portion controls that meet the company standards
• Ensures wastage of all product and utilities is minimised at all times
• Coordinates the use and maintenance of all equipment to regulatory standards
• Ensures all stock levels are appropriately maintained to meet the level of forecasted operations
• Creates specialty dishes from time to time, by utilising slow moving stocks or excess items
• Assists Management with groups, larger bookings. communicates with 3rd party contractor caterers to use facilities, if and when the operations are unable to deliver such an event
• Attends internal meetings and client site visits where necessary

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Energetic and passionate about our goals for The Grass Lands
• A minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar hospitality facility
• Completed traineeship as qualified cook
• Highly developed communication skills both up and down the line
• Experience in large group catering up to 120pax
• Sound knowledge of kitchen health and safety legislation
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

Desirable:

• Worked in an environment of being in charge and responsible for outcomes
• Worked in fast paced environment
• Ability to apply oneself during slower periods and contribute across other departments within the facility (for efficiency)
• Worked for a larger multi venue, multi-state company

The Company

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand. 

We are in an exciting period of growth and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen.  With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.

If you are a person who is passionate about guest experience and want to utilise your skills and experience in the golf & hospitality industry, we want to hear from you!

Apply now!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.