Executive Chef – Events & Conferencing

Company Description

Crown Melbourne | Full Time

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Crown Melbourne is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating joyful experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, creativity, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

The Role

We’re seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Executive Chef to lead the Back of House culinary operations within the Events & Conferencing portfolio at Crown Melbourne. In this senior leadership role, reporting to the Culinary Director, you’ll set and execute the strategic direction for our Events & Conferencing kitchens, drive operational excellence and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Leading a large and diverse team of culinary professionals, you’ll oversee a fast-paced and multifaceted environment—including hot and cold kitchens as well as staff dining. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution across large-scale events and our premium hospitality offerings.

Some responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage kitchen operations across multiple outlets and teams
• Develop and manage budgets, cost control strategies and labour planning
• Drive culinary innovation through menu development and special promotions
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring and team development
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver seamless guest experiences
• Analyse performance data and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and OH&S standards

About You

• Relevant culinary trade qualification(s)
• 5+ years’ experience in senior culinary leadership roles within large-scale operations
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic thinking and financial oversight capabilities
• Advanced expertise in culinary techniques, HACCP compliance and team leadership
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative high-performance culture
• Commitment to culinary excellence through innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of industry trends and evolving customer expectations

What we offer you

• Attractive salary package plus bonus incentive plan
• The opportunity to be involved in & lead openings and pop-ups as well as transformational F&B projects
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture
• Free staff meals and discounts across Crown restaurants & hotels

Additional Information

Applications Close: Sunday 19th October 2025

What you can expect from us

On top of exciting career possibilities, we offer better exposure to experiences and learning. To see our range of benefits and opportunities visit Crown Resorts Careers.

Our Crown Community celebrates uniqueness and embraces diversity. We welcome the creativity, insights and experiences from people of different race, age, religion, cultural background, gender, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; people like you.