Head Chef

NOVOTEL; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Training & Career Development

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Job summary

Novotel Perth Murray Street in Perth, WA, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the Miss Mi kitchen, delivering contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine and managing high-volume service.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, you will mentor a diverse kitchen brigade, drive quality and consistency, control food costs, ensure safety standards, and collaborate on menus and events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong experience in modern Asian cuisine, with the ability to deliver contemporary, relevant menus.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including managing food cost, margins, and overall kitchen performance.
• A strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and WHS requirements.
• A genuine passion for developing and leading high-performing teams.
• A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse kitchen brigade
• Driving consistency, quality, and presentation across all outlets and events
• Delivering a modern, contemporary Asian-inspired culinary offering
• Managing food cost, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and brand standards
• Collaborating with the leadership team on menus, activations, and guest experience
• Supporting the delivery of conferences, events, and high-volume service periods

Skills

Head Chef leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team building

Menu development

Food cost control

Quality & hygiene

Job description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Perth Murray Street, part of the Accor Group, where we champion diversity with purpose and heartfelt care. Everything we do is designed to ensure our guests and our people feel welcome, feel valued, and experience the very best of hospitality.

Accor has been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by HRD Australia and New Zealand for four consecutive years (2023–2026), reflecting our commitment to creating exceptional workplaces and developing our people.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Perth, Novotel Perth Murray Street is a contemporary 4.5-star hotel offering world-class dining, premium leisure facilities, and seamless access to the city’s best - from Elizabeth Quay and RAC Arena to the St Georges Terrace business precinct. With Perth Underground Station just moments away, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travellers.

Home to our signature restaurant, Miss Mi, our culinary offering celebrates bold, modern Asian flavours in a vibrant and contemporary setting, alongside a high-volume conferencing and events operation.

Recognised as one of Western Australia’s leading hotels, we are a multiple award-winning property, including All Abilities Hotel and Environmental Services at the 2026 AHA WA Accommodation Awards, building on our 2025 Superior Accommodation win.

Led by General Manager & Vice President Operations WA & TAS, Nathan Frost, who was recently inducted into the AHA WA Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame, our hotel continues to set the benchmark for excellence in Western Australia’s hospitality landscape.

We are now seeking an experienced and inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and continue to elevate our culinary offering in Miss Mi.

Job Description

Reporting to our Director of Food & Beverage, this is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, driving quality and consistency, and delivering a contemporary, guest-focused food experience.

You will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front and setting the standard across all areas of food production. Your focus will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse kitchen brigade
• Driving consistency, quality, and presentation across all outlets and events
• Delivering a modern, contemporary Asian-inspired culinary offering
• Managing food cost, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and brand standards
• Collaborating with the leadership team on menus, activations, and guest experience
• Supporting the delivery of conferences, events, and high-volume service periods

Qualifications

We are looking for a commercially minded culinary leader who brings both creativity and discipline:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant environment
• Strong experience in modern Asian cuisine, with the ability to deliver contemporary, relevant menus
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including managing food cost, margins, and overall kitchen performance
• A strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and WHS requirements
• A genuine passion for developing and leading high-performing teams
• A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

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