Chef de Cuisine — Lead Premium, High-Volume Dining

Delaware North; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). You will manage daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, premium dining environment and drive exceptional quality and presentation across all services.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development expertise, stock control and cost management, with a focus on HACCP compliance and on-site safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-volume premium dining
• Strong track record of leading and inspiring diverse culinary teams
• Expertise in menu development, stock management, and cost control
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering business outcomes
• Relevant culinary qualifications
• Proficiency in business technology, including stock control systems, spreadsheets, and accounting software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage at all levels

Responsabilités

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen
• Deliver high-volume, premium dining to exceptional standards of quality and presentation
• Develop innovative menu concepts that align with current food trends and guest preferences
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship and hands‑on training to foster a high-performing, motivated team
• Set and uphold exceptional food standards through efficient systems and processes
• Assist in managing department budgets, food costs, utilising IT systems to drive efficiency and profitability
• Managing performance and labour costs for permanent and casual kitchen staff
• Championing on-site food safety and HACCP accreditation

Connaissances

High-volume dining

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Cost control

Business technology

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Communication

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Outils

Stock control systems

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Description du poste

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). You will manage daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, premium dining environment and drive exceptional quality and presentation across all services.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development expertise, stock control and cost management, with a focus on HACCP compliance and on-site safety.