Job Description

• RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort – work in a premium setting in the heart of the Yarra Valley

• Permanent full-time opportunity

• Enjoy exclusive RACV employee benefits and discounts

Great things start here  

 Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future. 

At RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley surrounded by wineries, restaurants, and walking trails, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

A day in the life

As Head Chef at RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort, your day is centred on leading a strong, engaged kitchen team across a diverse and high-volume operation. You’ll work across buffet breakfast in Banyalla Restaurant, lunch and dinner in Riddells Green, in-room dining, and large conferences and events. From the start of each service, you’ll set the tone - creating a positive, supportive environment where your team feels motivated, accountable and proud of what they deliver.

You’ll take a hands-on approach in the kitchen, spending time coaching and guiding your brigade to build capability and ensure consistency across every service. At the same time, you’ll keep operations running smoothly - managing rostering, stock and costs, while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety. With a passion for food and a focus on fresh, local ingredients, you’ll help shape menus and work closely with the wider resort team to deliver seamless, high-quality guest experiences.

We’re offering…

• Generous discounts across RACV products, resorts and services.

• Access to employee wellbeing programs and support services.

• Career growth and development opportunities across a large, respected organisation.

• A supportive, team-focused culture where strong leadership, collaboration and people development are genuinely valued.

• Free onsite parking at RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort.

We’re looking for…

• People-First Leadership: A Head Chef who leads with respect, consistency and integrity. You build strong, engaged teams, hold people accountable in the right way, and create a positive kitchen culture where individuals feel supported to perform at their best.

• Proven Experience: A background in 4–5 star hotels, resorts or high-volume premium environments, with the ability to manage diverse service styles including à la carte and large-scale conferences and events.

• Strong Technical Capability: Confidence across all areas of the kitchen, with the ability to deliver a consistent, high-quality product and guide your team to do the same.

• Commercial Focus: Solid understanding of rostering, stock control, budgeting and cost management, with a focus on driving efficiency without compromising on quality.

• Calm and Consistent Approach: A leader who remains composed under pressure, makes clear decisions and sets the standard during busy service periods.

A little about us…

As Victoria’s largest member organisation, we have a powerful organisational vision: to improve the lives of Victorians by addressing their needs in the areas of mobility, home and leisure.

Our nine RACV Resorts are an integral part of making this ambition a reality. Giving our guests access to everything from unique dining experiences to luxury day spas – and at discounted Member rates – they’ve become valuable places to recharge and reconnect.

You can learn more about our resorts at racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-resorts.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at www.careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Applicants for this role, will also be required to provide evidence that they have a current Working With Children Check or willing to obtain a Working With Children Check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis – Head Chef and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.