Executive Chef (Hotel)

About the Venue:
Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina is a brand-new hotel set to redefine the South Coast hospitality scene. Located on Shellharbour's stunning waterfront, the hotel offers multiple dining outlets, premium conference and event spaces, and breathtaking coastal views.

As part of an exciting opening phase, this is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the culinary direction of a landmark hospitality destination.

About the Role:
We are seeking a driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all food operations across the hotel's restaurant, bar, pool bar, in-room dining, and conference & event offerings. You will be responsible for setting exceptional culinary standards, leading and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade, and ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across every dining experience.

Working closely with the hotel's leadership team, this is a unique opportunity to establish the culinary identity of a brand-new hotel while delivering exceptional experiences for guests across multiple outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations across the restaurant, bar, pool bar, in-room dining, and conference & event spaces

• Deliver menus that are consistent, high quality, and aligned with the hotel's standards

• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team

• Manage food costs, labour budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships effectively

• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and operational procedures

• Collaborate with senior hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

• Drive consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all culinary offerings

About You:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef within premium hotels, resorts, or high-volume hospitality venues

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and mentor large teams

• Excellent financial acumen, including food cost control, labour management, and menu engineering

• Passion for quality, consistency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences

• Highly organised with the ability to successfully manage multiple outlets and varied service styles

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Full Australian working rights (Sponsorship not available for this role)
  

Benefits:

• Discounts on food and beverage across all Oscars Group venues

• Opportunities for career progression across 45+ venues within the Oscars Group

• Internal and external training and development opportunities, including access to an online training platform

• Employee Assistance Program

• Reward and recognition initiatives

• Mentoring from a strong team of hospitality professionals

About Us:
Oscars Group is a passionate, creative, and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney's Inner West. Now one of the largest privately owned hospitality groups in Australia, Oscars boasts an ever-growing portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria, spanning accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and both commercial and residential developments.

Apply today and Join the Fun with Oscars Group!