Head Chef

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf features golden 26 level tower with 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. The hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and adjacent to the DFO centre, with 180+ retail brands.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our Kitchen team driving menu innovation, operational excellence, and team development. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic kitchen, inspire creativity, and elevate an exceptional food menu. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment and is committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Designing and delivering creative, high-quality menus aligned with the Mercure brand and seasonal produce.
• Ensuring exceptional food standards, from preparation to presentation.
• Overseeing cost control, budgeting, and stock management to maintain profitability and efficiency.
• Implementing stringent food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with WHS regulations.
• Collaborating with hotel leadership, suppliers, and event coordinators to deliver seamless dining experiences.
• Driving a customer and guest-focused culture, ensuring every dish contributes to an outstanding dining experience.
• Oversee kitchen rostering, staff performance, and training to maintain high operational standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a busy Hotel environment who likes to be part of the action in the Kitchen.
• A strong background in menu development and cost control, with a keen eye for detail and quality.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse kitchen team.
• A deep understanding of food trends, sustainability, and seasonal produce to drive creativity.
• Strong financial acumen, ensuring efficient stock control, budgeting, rostering and cost management.
• A commitment to excellence in food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.

Why Work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS 

Benefits:

• Enjoy discounted Heartist® rates across our global network of 5,600 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, and wellness centers for you, and your family and friends.
• Grow and travel with your career globally across more than 110 countries, 45 hotel brands from luxury and lifestyle to premium and economy.
• Extensive employee benefits & special rates with our partnership brands.
• Continuous learning and investment into your capability.