Executive Chef

Company Description
Hyde Melbourne Place is not your typical hotel - it's a lifestyle destination where music, art, culture and hospitality collide. Designed for those who live boldly and seek experiences beyond the ordinary.

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Hyde Melbourne Place combines lifestyle accommodation with unexpected moments of connection - from rooftop views and curated events to world-class dining. Whether you're a guest or a team member. Hyde is a place to feel inspired, celebrated and part of something truly unique.

Job Description
Hyde Melbourne Place is looking for an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team across our restaurant and events. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, develop menus and ensure the highest standard of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and mentor the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Develop seasonal, innovative menus that reflect Hyde's brand
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including food quality, costing and inventory
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Drive efficiency while maintaining creativity and quality.

Qualifications
What we're looking for

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a premium dining or high-volume venue.
• A strong culinary vision with the ability to balance creativity and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and communications skills with the ability to develop and inspire a team.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, kitchen operations, and compliance.
• Passionate about food trends, guest experience, and delivering excellence.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Worldwide Accommodation and F&B Discounts at Ennismore and Accor
• Be part of a creative, energetic, and supportive team
• Career growth opportunities across our wider hospitality group

At Hyde Melbourne Place, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

• First name *

This field is required.

• Last name *

This field is required.

• Email *

Your email address is required.

• Phone *

This field is required.

• Do you currently hold unrestricted working rights in Australia? *

Select an option... Yes No

Select an option...

This field is required.

• Please confirm what your current working rights are? *

Select an option... Australian Citizen Permanent Resident Residency visa Work & Holiday visa (462) Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) Student Visa (subclass 500) Training Visa (subclass 407) Bridging visa A BVA (subclass 010) Bridging visa B BVB (subclass 020) Bridging visa C BVC (subclass 030) Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 408) Temporary Work International Relations visa (subclass 403) Temporary Skills Shortage visa (subclass 482) Partner Visa (subclass 820/801) Skilled nominated visa (subclass 190) Resident return visa (subclass 155/157) Temporary visa (subclass 444) Skilled Work Regional (provisional 491) New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461) OTHER

Select an option...

This field is required.

• Have you worked within Accor previously? *

Select an option... Yes No

Select an option...

This field is required.

• If yes, which Accor Business unit have you worked at most recently?

This field is required.

• To support an inclusive recruitment process, we offer reasonable adjustments for candidates. Do you have any disabilities, medical conditions, or pre-existing injuries that require reasonable adjustments? *

Select an option... Yes No

Select an option...

This field is required.

• As you are applying for a position of trust, do you have a criminal conviction that may preclude you from fulfilling the requirements of the role? *

Select an option... Yes No

Select an option...

This field is required.

• Please confirm your base salary expectation/range in Australian Dollars *

This field is required.

• Resume *. We accept .pdf, .doc, and .docx formats.

The file must be of type doc, pdf, docx and not exceed 2MB.

• these questions are a must

By clicking submit, I consent to the collection of my data in accordance to Ennismore's privacy policy. If you are a California employee and are interested in learning more about our California Employee Privacy Policy, click here. *

This field is required.

Thank you for applying

Good luck