Executive Chef (pre-opening) - Crowne Plaza Carlton

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is set to open in December 2025. A vibrant cosmopolitan hotel with everything our guest will need to create your perfect urban getaway. Conveniently located close to world-class Universities in the heart of Melbourne’s Innovation District. The hotel’s ideal location overlooking the beautiful Lincoln Square lets you experience the very best of the local community and beyond, whether visiting for business, leisure, a meaningful gathering, or a blend of all.​

Set to be a highly sought-after destination for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel is also home to a stunning new restaurant aiming to be Carlton's culinary destination for those seeking a unique and exceptional dining experience. ​

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is the perfect hub for corporate and social events. Our flexible conference spaces and function rooms are fully equipped with state-of-the art audio-visual technology, while our private dining room offers an exclusive and intimate experience. ​

What’s on the Menu for your next career move? We’re seeking an Executive Chef to inspire and lead a passionate culinary team, dedicated to crafting exceptional dishes that showcase the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients

A little taste of your day-to-day​:

This is a crucial role building and leading a team dedicated to delivering incredible dining experiences. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:​

• During pre-opening, you will lead the Kitchen team in setting up the department, ready for our first guests and visitors. This includes creation of ordering lists, menu engineering, departmental SOPs, training programs and much more
• Manage all aspect of the kitchen and culinary services including forecasting, budgeting and planning​
• Curating a unique and exiting menu sourcing the finest locally sourced produce​
• Delivering memorable culinary experiences​
• Championing an energetic and professional culture committed to meeting our high standards of quality, flair and creativity​
• Manage and train staff, assess performance and support professional development programs
• Ordering of supplies and exercising stock control and inventory management
• Maintaining our commitment to high quality food in line with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards as required by local regulations
• Supporting the broader food and beverage operations of the hotel including room service, conferencing & events

What we need from you:

• At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role in a busy restaurant or hotel
• Ability to build and lead an enthusiastic and collaborative team​
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively
• A creative and innovative approach to cooking and menu planning
• At least two years in a leadership capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations leadership experience ​
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and staff​
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Full unrestricted Australian working rights  

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive accommodation discounts and some of the best training in the business.​

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provide equal employment opportunities applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.​

At IHG, as one of the world’s leading hotel groups we’ve made a promise that we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.​