Executive Chef: Lead Creative Menus & High-Impact Team

Accorhotel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car park

Discounted Accor rates for employees

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Accor seeks an Executive Chef in Melbourne to lead daily kitchen operations, shaping culinary direction and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive menu innovation, and partner with senior leaders to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role demands creativity, strong leadership, and operational discipline in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within our Preston area property.

Qualifications

• Previous similar experience in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership to inspire and mentor culinary teams.
• Extensive culinary expertise and creativity with bold flavours and plating.
• Budgeting, cost control, and labour planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on leadership in daily kitchen operations, with active engagement and support for the team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of chefs and kitchen porters to deliver high-quality service.
• Create, innovate and execute menus, plan dishes, and develop recipes.
• Manage food and labour costs, oversee budgeting, and maintain strong cost-control practices.
• Monitor stock levels, manage supplier relationships, and ensure inventory control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace compliance.
• Drive efficiency and operational excellence while maintaining creativity and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with General Manager and other teams to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Budgeting and cost control

Food safety compliance

Communication

People development

Job description

Accor seeks an Executive Chef in Melbourne to lead daily kitchen operations, shaping culinary direction and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive menu innovation, and partner with senior leaders to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role demands creativity, strong leadership, and operational discipline in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within our Preston area property.