Director of Culinary

Novotel Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is seeking an accomplished Culinary Director to lead culinary operations across the hotel, conferencing and Pumphouse, delivering innovative menus and exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage food costs, mentor teams, and ensure food safety and high standards while driving efficiencies and cross-outlet collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across the hotel, conferencing and Pumphouse, ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence in every offering.
• Work alongside Head Chef to develop exciting menus, seasonal offerings and food concepts that reflect current trends, meet guest expectations and showcase your culinary expertise.
• Take ownership of food costs, budgets, labour productivity, stock control and overall Food and Beverage and Kitchen profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Lead, mentor and develop our Food and Beverage team, building a strong team implementing succession plans to build internal capability, support career progression and prepare the next generation of culinary leaders.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and quality standards are consistently achieved across all operations.
• Drive efficiencies, streamline food and beverage and kitchen processes and ensure operations run seamlessly.

Job description

Company Description

Conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts at

Company Description

Conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts at Novotel Sydney Darling Square is looking for an accomplished Culinary Director to lead our culinary operations across the hotel, conferencing and our vibrant venue, Pumphouse Sydney. Accor is the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. We are far more than a worldwide leader. Globally, we are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits. We’re so much more than hotels — we’re creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups .

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is ready to shape culinary experiences across multiple outlets, from everyday hotel dining and bespoke conference events to the heritage listed Pumphouse.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee all culinary operations across the hotel, conferencing and Pumphouse, ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence in every offering.
• Work alongside Head Chef to develop exciting menus, seasonal offerings and food concepts that reflect current trends, meet guest expectations and showcase your culinary expertise.
• Take ownership of food costs, budgets, labour productivity, stock control and overall Food and Beverage and Kitchen profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Lead, mentor and develop our Food and Beverage team, building a strong team implementing succession plans to build internal capability, support career progression and prepare the next generation of culinary leaders.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and quality standards are consistently achieved across all operations.
• Drive efficiencies, streamline food and beverage and kitchen processes and ensure operations run seamlessly.
• Collaborate with