Executive Chef

AC Hotel Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Career Development

Job summary

AC Hotel Gold Coast – Surfers Paradise QLD is seeking an innovative Executive Chef to lead Rivo Gold Coast. You will shape the culinary identity, source ingredients, and build a high-performing team in a premium dining environment.

Work closely with the Venue Manager to drive menu development, dining experiences, events, and poolside offerings while upholding hospitality standards across the property. This role requires unrestricted working rights in Australia and a flexible roster including

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Strong menu development and culinary innovation.
• Excellent leadership and people management.
• Commercial focus with financial understanding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a destination dining experience that defines the venue.
• Lead culinary excellence across Rivo Gold Coast and related outlets.
• Inspire and develop great people to build high-performing teams.
• Drive business performance through menu, sourcing and cost control.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Hospitality industry experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

Executive Chef – Rivo Gold Coast at AC Hotel by Marriott Gold Coast

AC Hotel Gold Coast – Surfers Paradise QLD

At Rivo Gold Coast, we're creating a fresh dining experience inspired by the flavours and traditions of the Mediterranean. Guided by seasonality and a close connection to local producers, our kitchen celebrates exceptional ingredients through salt, fire, curing and fermentation. From relaxed aperitivo as the sun sets over the Nerang River to vibrant restaurant dining, poolside experiences and special events, every menu is thoughtfully crafted to bring people together. Set against one of the Gold Coast's most picturesque waterfront locationson Nerang River, Rivo Gold Coast offers an inspiring place to work where creativity, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality come together.

Lead the Culinary Vision of Rivo Gold Coast

We are seeking an innovative, commercially minded and people-focused Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of Rivo Gold Coast and establish it as one of the Gold Coast's most exciting new dining destinations.

You will play a defining role in shaping Rivo Gold Coast from the beginning, developing its culinary identity, building its reputation, creating a loyal local following and leading the team that brings the restaurant to life.

Working closely with the Venue Manager, you will own the culinary direction of Rivo Gold Coast, from menu development and sourcing to kitchen culture, commercial performance and the evolution of the dining experience.

While Rivo Gold Coast will sit at the heart of the role, your culinary leadership will extend beyond the restaurant, ensuring its philosophy and quality are reflected across poolside dining, events, meetings and other food experiences throughout AC Hotel by Marriott Gold Coast.

If you're passionate about building restaurants, creating food people talk about and leading talented culinary teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Create a Destination Dining Experience

Lead Culinary Excellence

Inspire and Develop Great People

Drive Business Performance

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Executive Chef or senior culinary leader with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong restaurant and lifestyle hospitality experience, ideally within premium dining venues.
• Proven success in menu development, team leadership, and culinary innovation.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity and financial performance.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building engaged and high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• A passion for creating food experiences that attract guests, build loyalty, and strengthen venue reputation.

Why Join Rivo Gold Coast at AC Hotel by Marriott Gold Coast?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the culinary direction of a growing hospitality destination and build a food offering that becomes a benchmark within the local market.

In Return, We Offer:

• Exclusive Marriott Explore Rates with heavily discounted accommodation and food & beverage experiences at more than 10,000 hotels and resorts worldwide across Marriott's portfolio of leading brands.
• Annual Bonus Program, rewarding your contribution to business success.
• Employer-funded Single Health Insurance to support your wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave to support you and your family during life's important moments.
• Access to Marriott's global learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Recognition programs that celebrate performance, leadership, and service excellence.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where you can bring your authentic self to work every day.
• The opportunity to be part of an internationally recognised brand while making a real impact in a growing and exciting venue.

Join Marriott International and build a career with endless opportunities, exceptional benefits, and a team that's passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.

Bring your energy, passion, and leadership. Help us create a venue the Gold Coast can't stop talking about.

The successful candidate must have unrestricted working rights in Australia for a minimum of two years and be available to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.