Executive Chef – Creative Lead

About the role

The Setts Mildura is looking for an experienced and creative Executive Chef to lead the next chapter of our food offering. Our ambition is to create a menu recognised as one of the best in the region — attracting locals, visitors and destination diners alike. This is an opportunity for a chef who wants genuine creative ownership. You'll have the freedom and support to shape the menu, develop a distinctive food identity and lead the kitchen, while working with ownership and management to deliver on quality, guest experience and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the creative and operational direction of the kitchen

• Developing seasonal menus, new dishes and regular specials

• Balancing creativity and quality with food costs and profitability

• Maintaining consistently high standards of food and presentation

• Managing ordering, margins, suppliers and kitchen efficiency

• Sourcing quality local and regional produce wherever possible

• Leading, training and mentoring the kitchen team

• Collaborating with management on events and opportunities to showcase the food

• Helping build The Setts' reputation as one of Mildura's leading food venues

About you

• Experienced chef with the confidence and creativity to lead their own menu

• Passionate about producing genuinely great food

• Understands food costs, margins and kitchen operations

• Can lead, train and inspire a team

• Values consistency, presentation and attention to detail

• Excited by local, seasonal and regional produce

• Wants to build something they can put their name and reputation behind

About us

The Setts has been part of Mildura since 1893. Today, we're building on more than 130 years of history with a strong focus on great food, live music and community. We actively support local musicians, artists, events and community initiatives while bringing touring acts and new audiences to the region. We're also proudly pokies-free, with our focus firmly on food, music, hospitality and community. The Setts has a significant culinary history. The venue was once home to the award winning Black Stump Restaurant - our goal is to build on that legacy and once again make food a major reason people seek out The Setts.

Benefits

• Full-time Executive Chef position

• $80,000 + super + incentives

• Genuine creative ownership of the menu

• Support from ownership to develop and execute your ideas

• Access to outstanding Mildura and Sunraysia produce

• Opportunities to showcase your work through events and promotion

• The chance to shape the food direction of a venue with more than 130 years of history

• Relocation reimbursement available for the right candidate

Applicants should send their resume to ••••@thesetts.com.au