Events Chef de Cuisine — High-Impact Kitchen Lead

Delaware North; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laundered uniforms provided daily

Discounted meals on-site during shift

World-class events in a unique venue

Career growth within a global company

Competitive salary with recognition

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is seeking a Chef de Cuisine - Events to lead our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. You will drive high-end kitchen operations for major events, delivering outstanding menus, leadership, and profitability in a vibrant venue.

You will oversee daily kitchen functions, develop trend-forward menus, mentor the team, uphold HACCP standards, and manage costs across permanent and casual staff to meet event demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale kitchen operations for functions and events
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate diverse culinary teams
• Expertise in menu development, stock management, and cost control
• Proficiency with business technology including stock control systems, spreadsheets, and accounting software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work across a 7 day roster

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring seamless delivery across functions and premium events
• Develop innovative menu concepts that align with current food trends, guest preferences, and diverse event requirements
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and hands‑on training to foster a high‑performing, motivated culinary team
• Set and uphold exceptional food standards through efficient systems, processes, and event execution plans
• Assist in managing department budgets and food costs, utilising IT systems to drive efficiency and profitability
• Manage performance and labour costs across permanent and casual kitchen teams to meet varying event demands
• Champion on-site food safety standards and HACCP accreditation, ensuring compliance across all event operations

Job description

Delaware North Australia is seeking a Chef de Cuisine - Events to lead our culinary team at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. You will drive high-end kitchen operations for major events, delivering outstanding menus, leadership, and profitability in a vibrant venue.

You will oversee daily kitchen functions, develop trend-forward menus, mentor the team, uphold HACCP standards, and manage costs across permanent and casual staff to meet event demands.