Director of Culinary

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is ready to shape culinary experiences across multiple outlets from everyday hotel dining and bespoke conference events to the heritage listed Pumphouse.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee all culinary operations across the hotel conferencing and Pumphouse ensuring consistency creativity and excellence in every offering.
• Work alongside Head Chef to develop exciting menus seasonal offerings and food concepts that reflect current trends meet guest expectations and showcase your culinary expertise.
• Take ownership of food costs budgets labour productivity stock control and overall  Food and Beverage and Kitchen profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Lead mentor and develop our Food and Beverage team building a strong team implementing succession plans to build internal capability support career progression and prepare the next generation of culinary leaders.
• Ensure food safety hygiene workplace health and safety and quality standards are consistently achieved across all operations.
• Drive efficiencies streamline food and beverage and kitchen processes and ensure operations run seamlessly.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and key stakeholders to align F&B and Culinary strategies with business objectives guest satisfaction and the overall hotel experience.

Qualifications :

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage leadership role ideally within a hotel environment.
• A strong track record of leading developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen with a sound understanding of food cost management budgeting labour planning and financial performance.
• The ability to balance strategic planning with a hands-on approach to daily food & beverage operations.
• Excellent organisational communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong understanding of food safety compliance and workplace health and safety requirements.
• A genuine passion for hospitality guest satisfaction and creating memorable food experiences.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

• An opportunity to Work Your Way Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals
• Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed! 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process youre welcome to let us know. 

Please note you will require full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time