HEAD CHEF

Foxdog Distillery & Brewery is searching for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.

Located at Sunnyside Park in Mogo on the beautiful NSW South Coast, Foxdog is much more than a restaurant. We are an award-winning distillery and brewery, a busy hospitality destination, an events venue and the home of Jaguar Stay’s six luxury villas.

Our guests come to enjoy house-distilled spirits, craft beer, relaxed dining, live music, celebrations and memorable regional experiences.

We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who can bring creativity, consistency and sound commercial thinking to our kitchen, without sacrificing their own work-life balance.

You will also develop menus for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events while finding creative ways to showcase regional produce and complement Foxdog’s own gins, spirits and beers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Head Chef, you will:

• Lead, mentor, train and develop the kitchen team
• Build a positive, professional and accountable kitchen culture
• Develop seasonal menus, specials and event offerings aligned with the Foxdog brand
• Maintain consistently high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control
• Manage kitchen rosters in line with operational requirements and labour budgets
• Monitor food costs, stock levels, purchasing and kitchen profitability
• Conduct stocktakes and maintain strong inventory controls
• Develop productive supplier relationships and champion quality regional produce
• Reduce waste and identify practical improvements to kitchen efficiency
• Maintain food safety plans, compliance records and excellent hygiene standards
• Ensure compliance with NSW Food Authority and workplace safety requirements
• Collaborate closely with management and the events team
• Plan and execute food service for weddings, functions and corporate events
• Respond constructively to guest feedback and continually improve the food experience

A HEAD CHEF ROLE WITH A SUSTAINABLE ROSTER

We understand that great hospitality careers need to be sustainable.

This full-time position offers:

• No split shifts
• A salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus superannuation
• Additional performance-based bonuses
• Potential relocation assistance
• Temporary accommodation for up to two adults may be considered for the successful applicant

WHY JOIN FOXDOG?

• Take ownership of the food direction at a distinctive and growing regional venue
• Work alongside an on-site distillery and brewery with opportunities for creative food and beverage collaboration
• Lead and develop an established kitchen team
• Create menus across casual dining, specials, weddings and private events
• Join a supportive, hands-on ownership and management team
• Work in an impressive rural setting close to the beaches and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast
• Enjoy a sustainable roster with no split shifts
• Access genuine opportunities for professional growth as Foxdog and Sunnyside Park continue to develop
• Receive performance-based bonuses linked to agreed operational, financial, leadership and guest-satisfaction objectives

This role would suit an established Head Chef seeking a fresh challenge or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership position with real creative ownership.