Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a large, diverse kitchen brigade, including stewarding, to deliver excellence every service
• Direct high-volume conference, banqueting and à la carte operations with precision and consistency
• Develop and execute seasonal, commercially driven menus across all offerings
• Uphold exceptional standards of quality, presentation and consistency
• Drive food cost control, labour management and rostering to achieve budget targets
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, WHS and brand standards
• Partner with Sales & Events to deliver seamless, high-impact event experiences
• Contribute to strategic planning, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Proven experience as an Executive or Head Chef, preferably within a hotel environment
• Extensive experience in high-volume banqueting and conference catering
• Strong background in menu development and à la carte service
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor large teams
• Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• A hands-on leadership style with strong operational presence
• A commitment to culinary excellence, innovation and consistency
• Why work for Accor?
• Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.
• Benefits Your Way
• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.
• Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

Additional Information

As Executive Chef, you will lead and elevate the culinary direction across both kitchens, driving high-volume conference and banqueting production while delivering exceptional standards across all outlets. You will shape menu innovation, optimise operational performance and build a high-performing culinary team.

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