Banquets Chef de Cuisine — Lead High-Volume Events

RACV; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent FT

Competitive pay

Large kitchen leadership

Job summary

RACV City Club in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our Banquets Kitchen, shaping the culinary experience for thousands of guests each year. This hands-on leadership role requires driving food quality, team performance, and operational excellence within a high-volume events portfolio.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor a talented brigade, manage labour and costs, and collaborate with Events and F&B teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale functions in high-volume venues.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate, coach and develop kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead exceptional event delivery by overseeing planning and execution of diverse functions and large-scale events.
• Inspire and develop your team through hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring.
• Drive operational excellence through labour management, stock control and cost management.
• Champion innovation to enhance menus and streamline kitchen processes.
• Maintain HACCP, health and safety standards across kitchen operations.
• Build strong relationships with Events and F&B teams for seamless events.
• Deliver consistent food quality, presentation and service across all events.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the kitchen and operational improvements.

Skills

Chef leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety HACCP

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

RACV City Club in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our Banquets Kitchen, shaping the culinary experience for thousands of guests each year. This hands-on leadership role requires driving food quality, team performance, and operational excellence within a high-volume events portfolio.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor a talented brigade, manage labour and costs, and collaborate with Events and F&B teams to deliver