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Head Chef

Requisition ID:  3684
Department:  Tourism and Hospitality
Work Type:  On-site
Location:  Darwin
Country: 

Australia

Application Close Date:  15th November 2026

We’re redefining the travel experience with a collection of experience-rich stays, where each fosters deep connections with local culture, people and the environment - all while providing an exceptional base for exploration and relaxation.
As Stay Intrepid grows, so do the ways you can build a career with us.

We’re redefining the travel experience with a collection of experience-rich stays, where each fosters deep connections with local culture, people and the environment - all while providing an exceptional base for exploration and relaxation.
As Stay Intrepid grows, so do the ways you can build a career with us.

 

 

 

 

Located on the edge of Kakadu National Park and immersed within one of Australia's most significant wetland ecosystems, Bamurru Plains delivers exceptional wilderness experiences combined with warm hospitality and outstanding cuisine.

 

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and innovative Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation and create memorable dining experiences that reflect the unique spirit of the Top End. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in remote environments, embraces seasonal produce, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and service.

 

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation including menu development, food preparation, team leadership, food safety compliance, stock management and budget control. You will lead and inspire a small team of chefs and kitchen staff while working collaboratively with front-of-house and lodge management to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The Executive Chef is responsible for delivering a premium all-inclusive dining experience that showcases fresh local ingredients, native flavours and contemporary Australian cuisine while maintaining efficient and cost-effective kitchen operations.

 

This is a full time position based at Bamurru Plains, approximately three hours from Darwin, in a remote and extraordinary wilderness setting. Accommodation and meals are provided as part of your package.

 

Some of the Skills & Experience you bring might include:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior culinary leadership role
  • Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Sous Chef within premium hospitality operations
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary Australian cuisine
  • Experience developing menus and managing food costs
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams
  • Experience working in remote or regional locations desirable
  • Exceptional attention to detail and presentation standards
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure while maintaining quality

Located on the edge of Kakadu National Park and immersed within one of Australia's most significant wetland ecosystems, Bamurru Plains delivers exceptional wilderness experiences combined with warm hospitality and outstanding cuisine.

 

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and innovative Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation and create memorable dining experiences that reflect the unique spirit of the Top End. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in remote environments, embraces seasonal produce, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and service.

 

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation including menu development, food preparation, team leadership, food safety compliance, stock management and budget control. You will lead and inspire a small team of chefs and kitchen staff while working collaboratively with front-of-house and lodge management to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The Executive Chef is responsible for delivering a premium all-inclusive dining experience that showcases fresh local ingredients, native flavours and contemporary Australian cuisine while maintaining efficient and cost-effective kitchen operations.

 

This is a full time position based at Bamurru Plains, approximately three hours from Darwin, in a remote and extraordinary wilderness setting. Accommodation and meals are provided as part of your package.

 

Some of the Skills & Experience you bring might include:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior culinary leadership role
  • Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Sous Chef within premium hospitality operations
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary Australian cuisine
  • Experience developing menus and managing food costs
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams
  • Experience working in remote or regional locations desirable
  • Exceptional attention to detail and presentation standards
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure while maintaining quality

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include: 

  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends 
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips 
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.  
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs 
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you 
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include: 

  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends 
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips 
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.  
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs 
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you 
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role
early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Application Close Date:  15th November 2026

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