Head Chef

Hyatt Centric; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation and dining

Global career development

Job summary

Langlands Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne is recruiting a Head Chef to direct the culinary program and daily kitchen operations. You will shape seasonal menus, lead a high-performing team, ensure consistency and quality, and partner with leadership on strategy and events.

We expect a chef with a clear point of view, commitment to produce-led cooking, and the drive to build a distinctive culinary identity with support from Hyatt leadership and marketing.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior sous chef leading a premium restaurant.
• Strong focus on produce-led cooking, grill and open-fire techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing kitchen teams within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the culinary direction of Langlands.
• Develop seasonal menus with a strong sense of identity, seasonality and place.
• Balance creativity, craftsmanship and commercial performance across menu development and kitchen operations.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team while fostering pride, discipline and continuous improvement.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing and inventory to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, safety and kitchen compliance.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage on restaurant strategy, events and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and beverage teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Support private dining, special events and activations to showcase Langlands.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen Leadership

Menu Development

Open-fire Cooking

Produce-led Cooking

Job description

A Melbourne grill & dining room set above the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

Langlands celebrates local produce to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We’re all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views

About the role

Langlands is entering its next chapter.

Following an extensive renovation and renewed focus on dinner, we're looking for a Head Chef to lead the restaurant's next evolution.

As Head Chef, you'll lead the culinary direction and day-to-day operation of Langlands, working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to shape seasonal menus, develop a high-performing kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

We're looking for a chef with strong foundations, a clear point of view and a passion for quality produce, technique and consistency.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Langlands while building your own culinary identity, with genuine creative freedom supported by Hyatt's leadership and marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the culinary direction of Langlands.
• Develop seasonal menus with a strong sense of identity, seasonality and place.
• Balance creativity, craftsmanship and commercial performance across menu development and kitchen operations.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team while fostering a culture of pride, discipline and continuous improvement.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing and inventory to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety and kitchen compliance.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage on restaurant strategy, events, marketing initiatives and future development.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house leadership team and beverage team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Support private dining, special events and activations that showcase Langlands.
• Continue building Langlands' reputation as one of Melbourne's leading dining destinations.

Summary

Langlands Restaurant & Bar

A Melbourne grill & dining room set above the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

Langlands celebrates local produce to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We’re all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views

About the role

Langlands is entering its next chapter.

Following an extensive renovation and renewed focus on dinner, we're looking for a Head Chef to lead the restaurant's next evolution.

As Head Chef, you'll lead the culinary direction and day-to-day operation of Langlands, working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to shape seasonal menus, develop a high-performing kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

We're looking for a chef with strong foundations, a clear point of view and a passion for quality produce, technique and consistency.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Langlands while building your own culinary identity, with genuine creative freedom supported by Hyatt's leadership and marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the culinary direction of Langlands.
• Develop seasonal menus with a strong sense of identity, seasonality and place.
• Balance creativity, craftsmanship and commercial performance across menu development and kitchen operations.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team while fostering a culture of pride, discipline and continuous improvement.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing and inventory to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety and kitchen compliance.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage on restaurant strategy, events, marketing initiatives and future development.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house leadership team and beverage team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Support private dining, special events and activations that showcase Langlands.
• Continue building Langlands' reputation as one of Melbourne's leading dining destinations.

Qualifications

About you

• An experienced Head Chef or accomplished Sous Chef ready to lead a premium restaurant.
• Strong restaurant experience with a passion for produce-led cooking, grill and open-fire techniques.
• A chef who values produce, technique, consistency and attention to detail.
• A proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including food cost, labour and inventory management.
• Calm, organised and confident leading a busy service.
• Ambitious to define your own culinary style within a premium restaurant environment.
• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across the kitchen, front-of-house and broader hotel team.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead one of Melbourne's distinctive premium dining destinations.
• Genuine creative ownership over the restaurant's culinary direction.
• A platform to build your profile and establish your own recognised culinary identity.
• Access to Hyatt's global career development opportunities and team member benefits.
• Discounted accommodation and dining across participating Hyatt properties.