Job Overview & Organization Mission

Direct culinary creative vision, bespoke menu engineering, and brigade leadership for an acclaimed fine-dining destination restaurant.

Crown Melbourne is recruiting an acclaimed Executive Chef to helm one of our flagship dining destinations in Southbank. You will inspire a brigade of talented chefs, design innovative seasonal degustation menus celebrating Australian native ingredients, and ensure kitchen financial efficiency.

As a key member of the team at Crown Resorts in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Develop creative: Develop creative seasonal menus, tasting courses, and wine-pairing concepts achieving Chef Hat acclaim.
• Oversee kitchen: Oversee kitchen operations, daily food preparation, and plating presentation to rigorous culinary standards.
• Manage food: Manage food cost margins, inventory par levels, supplier negotiations, and kitchen labor percentages.
• Enforce strict: Enforce strict HACCP food safety standards, hygiene audits, and kitchen safety protocols.
• Recruit, train,: Recruit, train, and mentor sous chefs, chef de parties, and apprentice cooks.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Crown Resorts, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Certificate III / IV in Commercial Cookery & Proven Michelin / Chef Hat Accolades.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery (Cert III / Cert IV or international equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a Two/Three Hat or Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Demonstrated mastery of contemporary gastronomy and Australian native botanical pairings.
• Strong commercial acumen in kitchen cost management.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Crown Resorts, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$150,000 – AU$185,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Remuneration $150,000 – $185,000 + 11.5% super + performance incentives.
• State-of-the-art commercial induction kitchen and butchery facilities.
• Crown employee benefits including subsidized parking, laundry service, and dining privileges.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Crown Resorts

Crown Resorts is Australia’s premier entertainment and luxury resort group, operating destination integrated resorts in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.

Crown Resorts is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Crown Resorts careers gateway.