Executive Chef - Large-Scale Events

Delaware North, Australia & New Zealand; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

laundered uniforms and chef jackets

discounted meals on-site

participation in world-class events

career growth within global org

competitive salary

Job summary

Delaware North Australia & New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) seeks a Chef de Cuisine - Events to lead our high-volume kitchen operations during premium events. You will combine elite culinary expertise with strong leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You'll develop innovative menus, manage budgets and food costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced, world-class venue. This role offers growth within a global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale kitchen operations for events.
• Strong leadership of diverse culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, stock management and cost control.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering business outcomes.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and business technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring seamless delivery across 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

Skills

Event kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Cost control

Commercial acumen

Culinary qualifications

Business technology

Communication skills

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Delaware North Australia & New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) seeks a Chef de Cuisine - Events to lead our high-volume kitchen operations during premium events. You will combine elite culinary expertise with strong leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You'll develop innovative menus, manage budgets and food costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced, world-class venue. This role offers growth within a global hospitality group.