Senior Culinary Operations Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCulinary Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Executive Chef Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and oversee front-of-house services, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional quality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Food & Beverage Management and Sales & Marketing teams to execute high-quality products and services effectively.
  • Manage kitchen administration, coordinate kitchen operations, restaurant service, room service, bar service, and conferencing operations in the hotel while maximizing profitability and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Assume overall leadership and responsibility for the cost-effective management of the Kitchen and Food & Beverage team to drive profitability.
  • Oversee food preparation, production, and menu implementation to deliver innovative and safe dishes that exceed customer expectations.
  • Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow and guest satisfaction.
  • Monitor service quality, address guest feedback, and implement improvements.
  • Train, mentor, and develop staff to maintain a motivated and skilled team.
  • Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
  • Ensure Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and food & beverage outlets.
Requirements:
  • 3+ years of proven experience as an Executive Chef in a hotel environment.
  • A strong creative vision, attention to detail, and ability to stay trend-aware, adaptable, and innovative in culinary concepts.
  • Commercially astute, with demonstrated success in managing food and labor costs, supplier partnerships, and kitchen operations within budget constraints.
  • Skilled in training, mentoring, and inspiring diverse teams, fostering a positive, engaged, and respectful workplace culture.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with front-of-house, events, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Full Australian work rights are required for this role as sponsorship is not available.

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