Chef de Cuisines

Are you a passionate culinary professional with a refined palate for French cuisine and a knack for strong leadership Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that blends à la carte excellence with bespoke private dining experiences If youre looking to take the next step in your career towards becoming an Executive Sous Chef we want to hear from you!

The Role:
As our Chef De Cuisines youll be the right hand to our Executive Sous Chef and the Executive Chef in leading a brigade of over 15 chefs playing a vital role in leading the kitchen team and ensuring every dish exceeds expectations. You will assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations for both our à la carte restaurant and in-room dining and focus on coaching and mentoring our up and coming chefs. This role is ideal for a skilled chef who is ready to develop into an Executive Sous Chef position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Excellence: Lead the preparation and presentation of fine dining dishes with a focus on traditional and modern French cuisine.
• Leadership & Team Management: Train mentor and inspire a diverse kitchen team fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef and our Executive Chef to create innovative menus that align with our brand and seasonal offerings.
• Operational Management: Oversee inventory ordering and kitchen organization to maintain efficiency and minimize waste.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all culinary operations comply with health and safety regulations possess in depth knowledge of HACCP and maintain a clean organized kitchen.

Qualifications :

• Extensive experience in fine dining establishments with a strong background in French cuisine
• Proven expertise in both à la carte service and event kitchen operations is preferred 
• Previous experience in hotels is advantageous
• Ability to handle a large scale operation
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• A creative mindset paired with meticulous attention to detail
• A proactive hands-on approach with the ambition to grow into an Executive Sous Chef role
• Formal culinary training and certifications in French cuisine (preferred)
• Must have full working rights for Australia no sponsorship available

Additional Information :

• Opportunity to work at an iconic Melbourne luxury hotel
• Excellent Career opportunities within the Accor network local and international
• Opportunities for professional growth and development with a clear path to an Executive Chef role
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to work in a kitchen that values innovation quality and teamwork
• Access to a world of benefits through the ALL Heartist card

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time