Head Chef, Asian Cuisine, Mindil Beach Casino Resort

UNAVAILABLE; Darwin; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Complimentary meal per shift

Free parking

Dining discounts

Online learning access

Résumé du poste

Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin seeks a full-time Head Chef with Asian specialty experience to lead a fast-paced kitchen, delivering authentic flavours with modern techniques in a premium dining environment.

You will design menus across Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Malaysian cuisines, mentor a diverse team, manage food costs and labour, and uphold food safety standards to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale kitchen operations, ideally within high-volume Asian cuisine.
• Background in premium dining or large-scale functions with high-end venues favored.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and inspire diverse culinary teams.
• Strong expertise in Asian menu development, stock control and cost management.
• Commercially driven with a track record of delivering operational and financial outcomes.
• Culinary qualifications with focus on Asian cuisine preferred.
• Confidence using kitchen and business systems including stock control platforms, spreadsheets and reporting tools.

Responsabilités

• Design and evolve menus that showcase authentic Asian flavours with modern techniques.
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and training to build a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation through strong systems and attention to detail.
• Monitor food costs, budgets and operational efficiency to support profitability.
• Oversee labour planning and performance management for permanent and casual staff.
• Champion food safety standards and HACCP compliance across all kitchen operations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Asian cuisine expertise

Menu development

Cost management

Stock control

Training & mentoring

Formation

Culinary qualifications

Outils

Stock control platforms

Kitchen management systems

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is seeking a full-time Head Chef with Asian specialty experience to join our team at Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin. As Head Chef, you will lead a fast-paced kitchen, bringing authentic flavours, modern techniques, and creative flair to a diverse and vibrant dining environment.

As part of our strategy to elevate our culinary offering and enhance guest satisfaction, we require a strong culinary leader with extensive experience across key Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Malaysian.The successful candidate should have a proven track record in high-volume and premium dining environments, with the ability to drive menu innovation while maintaining authenticity and consistency.

You will lead menu development, introduce contemporary Asian dining concepts, strengthen quality control measures, and support the overall commercial performance of the outlets.

What we offer

As part of the team at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, you’ll have access to everyday benefits, lifestyle perks, and opportunities to grow:

• Darwin offers a tropical lifestyle year-round, with easy access to national parks for hiking, camping, and fishing
• You’ll be based at our beachfront resort set across 30 acres of tropical gardens, just minutes from the Central Business District
• Teammembers receive a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and discounts on dining, accommodation, and spa treatments
• Access to a wide range of online learning to support your personal and professional development

What you will do?

• Design and evolve menus that showcase authentic Asian flavours while incorporating modern techniques and current dining trends
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and training to build a skilled, high-performing kitchen team
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation through strong systems, processes and attention to detail
• Monitor food costs, budgets and operational efficiency using kitchen systems to support profitability
• Oversee labour planning and performance management for both permanent and casual team members
• Champion food safety standards and HACCP compliance across all kitchen operations

More about you

• Proven experience leading large-scale kitchen operations, ideally within high-volume Asian cuisine
• Background in premium dining and/or large-scale functions, with experience in hatted or high-end venues highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and inspire diverse culinary teams
• Strong expertise in Asian menu development, alongside stock control and cost management
• Commercially driven, with a track record of delivering operational and financial outcomes
• Relevant culinary qualifications, with a focus or exposure to Asian cuisine preferred
• Confidence using kitchen and business systems, including stock control platforms, spreadsheets and reporting tools

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia at the time of application.

The application period will close on 09/11/2026, unless a successful candidates is identified sooner.

Who we are

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is the Northern Territory’s leading entertainment and leisure destination, set on Darwin’s stunning beachfront. The resort features over 600 gaming machines, a variety of table games, and exceptional dining at il Piatto for authentic Italian cuisine and The Vue for modern Australian dishes. Guests can unwind at the Lagoon Day Spa or relax by the infinity pool. Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers 152 luxury rooms and suites plus multipurpose function spaces for weddings, conferences, and special events. Combining world‑class hospitality, breathtaking ocean views, and vibrant entertainment, Mindil Beach Casino Resort delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.