Head Chef

Metropolis Events; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

High performance incentives

Job summary

Metropolis Events in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations in our premier event space.

You will design seasonal menus, manage food quality and costs, mentor a talented team, and collaborate with management to create memorable guest experiences.

This full-time role offers creative autonomy, a dynamic work environment and the chance to shape a multi-event dining program.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in events venues or 5-star hotels.
• Strong leadership, communication and team drive.
• Exceptional culinary creativity and technical ability.
• Excellent understanding of cost control and kitchen management.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for quality, innovation and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Plan and design seasonal menus and specials.
• Maintain highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Manage food costs, budgets and GP targets.
• Collaborate with management on menu strategy and kitchen operations.
• Maintain a positive, efficient, and safe working environment.
• Continually strive to innovate new ways of reducing food costs and labour.
• Create innovative, never seen before dishes that inspire our customers to buy.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Culinary creativity

Cost control

Team leadership

Job description

Metropolis Events - is Melbourne's most remarkable, well positioned, well-designed venue, with the greatest views of the city skyline, Flinders St Station, Yarra River surpassing any other even venue in Melbourne.

We have been demonstrating our ability since 2017. Winning the Australian Wedding Venue of the Year award 2022, 2023, 2024. Not resting on our laurels, we continue to provide expert training, new technologies and new communication tools that help us exceed our customers' expectations.

Right now, we want to start talking to people that are experienced, passionate and suitably skilled as a Head Chef whom can inspire all our team to create memorable experiences in our exclusive event space in Melbourne.

We are proud to create exceptional experiences for a range of events including, weddings, social celebrations, conferences, corporate galas, activations and other special events.

Don't just take our word for it...check out our incredible Google reviews.

The opportunity:

This is a rare opportunity (created due to our long serving Head Chef leaving to start a family) with genuine creative autonomy to shape a multi-layered dining and event destination. If you're passionate about culinary innovation, menu design, and leading great people, this role gives you the platform to build something extraordinary.

The person we are seeking is an experienced and results-driven Head Chef that will lead the day to day running of the kitchen team, driving and inspiring them to deliver the strategic culinary plans and creating opportunities for them to excel. As Head Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen management, menu development, food quality, food cost, labour cost and team leadership. You'll bring creativity, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities Summary:

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of chefs and kitchen staff
• Plan and design seasonal menus and specials
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and consistency
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Manage food costs, budgets, and GP targets
• Collaborate with management on menu strategy and kitchen operations
• Maintain a positive, efficient, and safe working environment
• Continually strive to innovate new ways of reducing food costs and labour
• Create innovative, never seen before dishes that inspire our customers to buy

About You:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a similar environment, events venue or 5 star hotel
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Exceptional culinary creativity and technical ability
• Excellent understanding of cost control and kitchen management
• Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive team and positive working culture
• High performance incentives

We are seeking the best and most experienced person. If you are on your way up the ladder towards culinary excellence you should be in contact.