Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is one of Australia’s most dynamic and influential hospitality groups, operating a diverse portfolio of venues and events nationally. With a reputation for excellence, scale and innovation, the business delivers premium dining and event experiences across a large and complex operation. Their events division is central to their growth strategy, with a strong focus on leadership, training and long-term development.
Job Description
An opportunity exists for an experienced culinary leader from a premium dining background to step into a senior events-focused role within a well-established and structured kitchen environment. Working alongside an accomplished leadership team, this position has been created to further strengthen creativity, menu development and overall culinary direction across a diverse and high-quality events portfolio.
The successful candidate will focus on product excellence, innovation and culinary standards, contributing to a centralised team responsible for delivering events at scale across a broad venue portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading creative menu development with a premium dining influence
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Driving product quality, consistency and presentation standards
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Collaborating within a structured, centralised culinary framework
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Mentoring and developing a brigade of approximately 15 core chefs
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Supporting the continued growth and ambition of the catering division
Candidate Profile
This role is suited to a current Head Chef or senior culinary leader from a premium or fine dining background seeking a new challenge in a dynamic events environment. Catering experience is not essential; strong product knowledge, leadership capability and adaptability are key.
You will demonstrate:
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Proven experience in premium or fine dining kitchens
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Strong leadership skills with calmness under pressure
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Creative flair balanced with operational discipline
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Ability to work within structured systems and established processes
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A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Offer
This is a rare opportunity to influence and shape the creative direction of a major events division within a large-scale hospitality group. The business offers structured training and development programmes and genuine long-term career pathways, with a competitive remuneration package reflective of experience.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via lee.thompson@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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