Chef de Cuisine, Marvel Stadium
The opportunity:
Delaware North Australia have an exciting opportunity for a full time Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team at Marvel Stadium, one of Melbourne's most iconic sports & entertainment venues.
We are looking for a dynamic Chef de Cuisine with a passion for innovation, leadership, and culinary excellence. As a key player in our team, you will bring proven expertise in high-end, high-volume operations, delivering exceptional premium functions and dining experiences.With strong commercial acumen and a talent for mentoring and developing a diverse culinary team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional culinary offerings at Marvel Stadium.
What we offer:
- Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills at some of Melbourne’s most exciting events
- Join a global company, Delaware North offers career pathways to resorts, airports, and stadiums across Australia and internationally.
- We’re a team that cares. With a focus on collaboration and support, we bring out the best in each other.
What you will do?:
- Oversee all aspects of culinary operations, with a strong focus on premium functions and high-quality food production.
- Lead the execution of event-day and non-event-day catering across a diverse range of cuisines.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team through strong leadership and hands-on training.
- Establish, implement, and continuously review high food service standards, ensuring efficient systems and processes are in place.
- Support budget management and food cost control while effectively utilizing IT systems.
- Manage performance, staffing, and labor costs for both permanent and casual kitchen staff.
- Champion food safety, ensuring HACCP accreditation and compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with other F&B departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences for all guests.
More about you:
- A proven track record in managing large-scale or high-end kitchen operations, with a strong focus on delivering functions and production, venue and event experience highly regarded.
- Strong leadership skills with a history of developing, mentoring, and motivating large, diverse kitchen teams.
- Experience in menu development, stock control, and cost management.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with a focus on delivering strong business outcomes.
- Relevant culinary qualifications.
- Proficiency in business technology, including stock control systems, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Who we are:
Marvel Stadium is one of Melbourne's top destinations for sports and entertainment, with an impressive capacity of 53,000. Serving as a regular host for Australian Football League teams, A-League matches, cricket tournaments, popular concerts, and various special events, Marvel Stadium buzzes with excitement all year long.