Chef de Cuisine - Stadium Retail | Lead, Innovate, Grow

Delaware North, Australia & New Zealand; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laundry uniforms provided

Discounted meals on-site

World-class events in a unique venue

Career growth within a global company

Competitive salary and recognition

Job summary

Delaware North Australia & New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is seeking a Chef de Cuisine - Retail to lead a high-volume retail kitchen, blend retail culinary craft with large-scale production, and drive guest satisfaction.

You will mentor a diverse team, develop on-trend menus, manage stock and costs, uphold HACCP standards, and optimise systems for efficiency and profitability on game days and events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing retail kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire diverse culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, stock control and cost management.
• Good business sense with focus on profitability.
• Relevant culinary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the retail kitchen.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with trends and guest preferences.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and hands-on training to the team.
• Set high food standards with efficient systems and processes.
• Assist in managing budgets, food costs and IT-driven efficiency.
• Manage performance and labour costs for staff.
• Champion on-site food safety and HACCP accreditation.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Menu development

Stock management & cost control

HACCP & food safety

Commercial acumen

Education

Culinary qualifications

Tools

Stock control systems

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Delaware North Australia & New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is seeking a Chef de Cuisine - Retail to lead a high-volume retail kitchen, blend retail culinary craft with large-scale production, and drive guest satisfaction.

You will mentor a diverse team, develop on-trend menus, manage stock and costs, uphold HACCP standards, and optimise systems for efficiency and profitability on game days and events.