Executive Chef de Cuisine — Lead a High-Volume Bistro

Crown Resorts; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Resorts in Perth is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead one of the venue's busiest kitchens at The Merrywell. You will drive food quality, speed and consistency in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while mentoring a large culinary team.

This role offers the chance to shape menus, manage labour and costs, and partner with venue leadership to maximise guest satisfaction. Applicants should bring a trade qualification and a proven track record in busy hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Head Chef in a busy hospitality operation.
• Strong leadership to build, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• American-style BBQ experience and smoking expertise highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across a high-volume bistro and brewery environment.
• Drive food quality, consistency and service standards during peak trading periods.
• Coach, mentor and develop Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Cooks.
• Manage labour, rostering, food costs, ordering and operational performance.
• Collaborate with venue leadership to maximise guest satisfaction and business results.
• Contribute to menu development, innovation and seasonal offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

High-Volume Kitchen

Food Quality

Cost Control

Labour Management

Menu Development

Culinary Qualifications

Education

Trade qualification (Chef apprenticeship)

Culinary Qualification

Job description

Crown Resorts in Perth is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead one of the venue's busiest kitchens at The Merrywell. You will drive food quality, speed and consistency in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while mentoring a large culinary team.

This role offers the chance to shape menus, manage labour and costs, and partner with venue leadership to maximise guest satisfaction. Applicants should bring a trade qualification and a proven track record in busy hospitality.