Executive Chef

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pinnacle People - Melbourne Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Executive Chef – Melbourne's Premier Dining Destination

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to make your mark on Melbourne's dining scene? One of the city's most acclaimed restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its kitchen and deliver an unforgettable guest experience.

Why you'll love this role:

  • Lead the kitchen at one of Melbourne's most prestigious restaurants
  • Full creative ownership of seasonal, produce-driven menus
  • Opportunity to shape the city's dining scene at the highest level
  • Work with premium suppliers and exceptional local produce
  • Competitive salary package with performance incentives
  • Supportive leadership team and a culture of excellence

As Executive Chef, you will take full creative and operational ownership of the restaurant's food offering. You'll design and execute innovative, seasonal menus that showcase premium local produce, set the benchmark for quality and consistency, and uphold the restaurant's reputation for excellence. Leading a passionate brigade of chefs, you'll foster a culture of creativity, discipline, and collaboration while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver world-class menus aligned with the restaurant's premium positioning
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team
  • Manage food and labour costs, ensuring strong commercial performance
  • Drive innovation in techniques, presentation, and flavour
  • Maintain compliance with food safety and OH&S standards
  • Collaborate with management and FOH teams to deliver an exceptional dining experience

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-profile, premium dining environment
  • A strong culinary vision and the creativity to continually innovate
  • Solid leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams
  • Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, and supplier relationships
  • Calm, composed, and focused under pressure

This is a rare opportunity to lead the kitchen at one of Melbourne's most respected restaurants. If you're driven, creative, and ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to shape the future of this iconic dining destination.

Simply click Apply or forward your resume to:

Tony Hobbs | Talent and Recruitment Specialist

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please note: If you have not heard from us within seven (7) working days of submitting your resume, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

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