About Us
Lost Shore Surf Resort is a premier destination combining world-class inland surfing with exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Set against a stunning natural backdrop, we’re launching a brand-new food and beverage offering to match the energy and creativity of our surf culture. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Culinary Manager to lead our kitchen and help shape the future of our food offering.
The Role
As Culinary Manager, you will be at the heart of our food operation—leading the kitchen team, designing seasonal menus, and creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for guests. You’ll bring fresh ideas, a love for quality ingredients, and a leadership style that motivates and supports your team.
Your role will be a mix of hands-on food design, preparation and service as well as managing the kitchen team and liaising with the wider F&B and Events functions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something exciting from the ground up as we launch our first in-house food offer.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations for the resort’s in-house culinary outlets.
· Develop innovative, seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
· Create an operationally efficient food offer that enhances the resort and guest experience.
· Responsible for delivery of our food offer on a daily basis
· Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
· Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.
· Collaborate with front-of-house and events teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
· Monitor kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships.
· Foster a positive, dynamic, and inclusive kitchen culture.
About You
· Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Leader.
· Strong commercial acumen and the ability to create efficient process.
· Passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering memorable dining experiences.
· Strong leadership and people management skills.
· Willing to flex around resort opening hours and operational requirements
· Creative and confident in menu planning and execution.
· Committed to sustainability and working with fresh, seasonal produce.
· Calm under pressure and highly organized.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
What We Offer
· A chance to lead a brand-new kitchen in a unique and inspiring setting.
· A full-time, permanent contract with competitive salary.
· Opportunity to grow with an ambitious, forward-thinking team.
· Access to the resort’s activities and a range of staff benefits.
· A supportive, creative environment where your input truly matters