Chef De Cuisine - Banqueting

Company Description
Chef de Cuisine - Banqueting
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 + super
Inspired by the creative journey of fashion, the Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery provides guests with a layered and sensorial experience that is unique and without comparison. A sanctuary of style located on the doorstep to Chadstone – The Fashion Capital, our hotel offers the perfect luxury escape. Its unique design marries both exclusivity and comfort, allowing our guests to feel a sense of home during their stay, whilst transporting them into a world of glamour and opulence. Five star luxury and glamour creates the perfect setting for our team to create special moments that our guests will remember forever. Join us at Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery, where we create stories that stay.
Job Description
What will you do
As Chef de Cuisine - Banqueting, you will be responsible for leading our banqueting kitchen team and ensuring the flawless execution of extraordinary dining experiences for events, weddings, conferences, and other special occasions. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high culinary standards and reputation of Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery.
Your responsibilities will include:

• With the guidance of the Executive Chef, lead the banqueting kitchen - manage the daily food preparation and production for our conference & events guests
• Assist in the design and implementation of menus that align with our luxury brand and standards
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of talented chefs to consistently deliver exceptional banqueting experiences.
• Work closely with the Food and Beverage team, Events Sales Coordinators, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and execution of events.
• Manage food costs effectively, implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality, and contribute to achieving financial targets.
• Support our kitchen team across other outlets as required

Qualifications
What you need to be successful

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end catering environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team to success through a caring and coaching approach
• Creative flair and passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised and can thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent knowledge and practise of food hygiene standards
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Additional Information
What’s in it for you

• Great benefits - worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts from you first day, Chadstone shopping centre discounts (at selected stores), free nights’ accommodation on your anniversary with Accor, free & confidential employee assistance program, discounted health insurance
• Live in Melbourne's South-East? Work close to home and avoid the CBD
• Endless learning & career development opportunities with Australia's largest hospitality group – Accor
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities with Accor Academy
• Be part of a dynamic hotel environment with a supportive and fun team

At Accor we believe that there is a place for everyone in the same way that our brands cater to all of our guests. That’s why we offer the greatest career opportunities, industry training and the chance to work in the most diverse locations in the hotel, resort and hospitality industry.
Apply now to begin your journey with Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery, we look forward to receiving your application.