Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders is looking for a talented and dynamic Executive Chef to lead our vibrant Restaurants & Bars division. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences, driving profitability, and fostering a positive work culture. If you're a culinary visionary with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for leading high-performance teams, we want to hear from you.

As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food operations, including restaurant offerings (Bistrot Bisou), in-room dining, event catering, and more. You'll champion the Pro-invest culture and values, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sustainability standards while promoting innovation and creativity in the kitchen.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Hotel Indigo Melbourne's culinary offerings, while developing and mentoring a talented team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the overall direction and operational management of the hotel’s Kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability across all areas.
• Work in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager to Lead the overall direction and operational management of Food and Beverage, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability across all areas.
• Develop and execute food strategies for restaurant outlets, events, in-room dining, and other food activations, ensuring each aligns with the hotel's unique brand identity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance revenue and drive guest engagement through creative culinary initiatives.
• Manage Food & Labour costs, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
• Mentor, coach, and develop culinary talent, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence within the kitchen and food service teams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and environmental standards, while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring all kitchen operations adhere to strict guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to your direct reports, empowering them to grow and succeed in their roles.
• Use guest feedback and market insights to drive menu innovation and continuously improve the guest dining experience.

In return we offer:

• Career growth opportunities within the Pro-Invest Hotels portfolio.
• Employee discounts on food & beverage and accommodation across the Group.
• International colleague accommodation discounts through IHG.
• Colleague Referral Incentive Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a commitment to positive workplace culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a senior leader in kitchen operations, ideally in a similar hospitality environment, with a minimum of 5 years in a culinary leadership role.
• A passion for French-influenced cuisine and a strong ability to innovate and deliver memorable dining experiences.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Previous experience in opening new outlets and driving F&B promotions.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, WHS practices, and industry regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in commercial cookery or equivalent qualification’s in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including significant management responsibility.
• Certifications or permits as required by local authorities (e.g., Food Safety, WHS compliance)

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and want to be part of an exciting, growing brand, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders!