Chef de Cuisine: Premium Dining Leader (High-Volume)

UNAVAILABLE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Discounted meals on-site

World-class events experience

Career growth within a global company

Competitive salary and recognition

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As Chef de Cuisine, you will lead our bustling kitchen operations, delivering premium dining to a high-volume venue with exceptional quality and presentation.

You will develop innovative menu concepts, mentor a diverse team, manage food costs and safety standards, and work with IT systems for stock and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-volume premium dining.
• Strong track record of leading 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Delaware North Australia is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). As Chef de Cuisine, you will lead our bustling kitchen operations, delivering premium dining to a high-volume venue with exceptional quality and presentation.

You will develop innovative menu concepts, mentor a diverse team, manage food costs and safety standards, and work with IT systems for stock and budgeting.