Executive Chef – Luxe Chinese Dining, Pre-Opening Lead

Crown Resorts Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration

Meals on shift

Team member benefits

Elite culinary team

Legacy on opening

Career development

Job summary

Crown Resorts Limited is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead Mott 32 Melbourne through pre-opening, launch and ongoing operations. You will shape a world-class culinary direction for a globally recognised brand, building and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team while driving quality, consistency and guest satisfaction at scale.

With deep Chinese/Cantonese fine dining expertise and strong commercial acumen, you will manage budgets, labour, and food costs, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader within luxury dining environments.
• Extensive expertise in Chinese or Cantonese fine dining, with authentic techniques.
• Demonstrated success leading large and diverse culinary teams in high-profile operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, labour and food costs.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence and innovation.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in pre-opening restaurant projects will be highly regarded.
• Genuine passion for mentorship and developing talent in a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful pre-opening, launch and ongoing culinary operation of Mott 32 Melbourne.
• Develop and execute a world-class culinary strategy reflecting the Mott 32 brand.
• Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade with a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across every service.
• Drive operational and commercial performance through labour, food cost and inventory management.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, compliance and quality assurance.
• Champion innovation while preserving authenticity of Mott 32's culinary philosophy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability, productivity and business performance.
• Serve as a visible and influential leader, developing future culinary talent.

Job description

Crown Resorts Limited is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead Mott 32 Melbourne through pre-opening, launch and ongoing operations. You will shape a world-class culinary direction for a globally recognised brand, building and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team while driving quality, consistency and guest satisfaction at scale.

With deep Chinese/Cantonese fine dining expertise and strong commercial acumen, you will manage budgets, labour, and food costs, ensuring safety and