Chef de Cuisine | Full Time

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations across The Place Restaurant, In-Room Dining, Club Lounge, and The Bar. The role blends timeless elegance with modern luxury in Sydney's CBD.

You will guide a multi-outlet kitchen team, develop sophisticated seasonal menus with global flair, and uphold top-tier quality, presentation, and food safety while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Hold a culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in luxury five-star hotels.
• Experience managing multiple outlets and diverse culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine and fine dining standards.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen brigade across multiple outlets.
• Innovate menus with seasonal, international flair.
• Ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Drive operational efficiency while maintaining luxury standards.
• Engage with guests to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or cert

Job description

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Sydney CBD NSW

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is an award-winning luxury five star hotel set in the heart of Sydney's fashion and financial district. As the custodian of Sydney's 151 years former General Post Office, this luxurious hotel is surrounded by Sydney's premium shopping, renowned restaurants, theatres and bars. Combining Victorian Renaissance designed former General Post Office building with a modern 31-storey tower, the hotel has 416 rooms and suites. The hotel offers impressive event and banquet facilities featuring a 15 different conference spaces, featuring two ballrooms including the only pillarless grand ballroom in the city, which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for a seated event, as well as the Heritage Ballroom: a true embodiment of Victorian style. Housed in the former Sydney Telegraphic Centre, our venue features an impressive 11-meter-high domed ceiling. Its pillarless design provides flexible configurations, accommodating up to 350 guests in theatre style, 250 in banquet format, or 160 in classroom setup. From inside, guests can view a large window showcasing the inner mechanisms of the building's iconic little brother clock, and views overlooking George Street.

About the Role

At The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, we blend timeless elegance with modern luxury. Our dining philosophy celebrates seasonal ingredients, global flavours, and exceptional craftsmanship, creating unforgettable experiences for every guest. We are seeking a passionate and creative Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary operations across The Place Restaurant, In-Room Dining, Club Lounge, and The Bar.

As our Chef the Cuisine, you will:

• Lead and inspire a talented kitchen brigade across multiple outlets.
• Innovate menus with seasonal, international flair in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Drive operational efficiency while maintaining premium quality and luxury standards.
• Engage with guests to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

To be successful in this role, you:

• hold a culinary degree or equivalent certification
• are an experienced Sous Chef or current Chef de Cuisine in a fast paced luxury five-star hotel or equivalent upscale hospitality environment.
• have experience managing multiple outlets and diverse culinary teams.
• have strong knowledge of international cuisine, fine dining standards, and food safety regulations.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently under pressure.