Executive Chef – The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Lead the Culinary Excellence at Melbourne's Award-winning Premier Luxury Hotel
At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, we craft moments of genuine care and exceptional hospitality.
We are seeking an Executive Chef who will bring artistry, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence to our culinary team.
This distinguished role oversees the full spectrum of our kitchen operations, ensuring every dining experience reflects the refined elegance and warmth for which our brand is known.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership across all culinary operations, including Atria our signature restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge, Cameo Cocktail Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Club, Banquets, In-room dining, and colleague dining.
Demonstrate mastery of the culinary craft while inspiring, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
Uphold the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and brand compliance.
Champion innovation in menu design, presentation, and guest experience.
Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management to support operational excellence and financial performance.
About You:
Experience:
6+ years in senior culinary leadership or
A 2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel Management with 4+ years of relevant experience.
A proven ability to lead large, diverse teams with grace, clarity, and purpose.
A passion for luxury hospitality and a deep understanding of elevated guest experiences.
Strong business acumen paired with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 + superannuation (commensurate with experience)
Corporate health insurance
Complimentary meals while on duty
Uniform provided
Global career pathways within Marriott International
Exclusive discounts on hotel stays and dining for you, your family, and friends
Access to wellness initiatives and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions
Why Join Us?
At The Ritz-Carlton, we believe in the power of genuine care.
You will be part of a supportive, inspiring environment where your creativity and leadership can flourish.
Join The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton and curate our culinary identity for the future.
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Please include a cover letter addressed to our Director of Human Resources, highlighting the leadership qualities you will bring to our culinary team and how your values align with The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards and creating the Ritz-Carlton mystique.
The Ritz-Carlton is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, proudly putting people first for more than 90 years
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.
If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.
About the Team
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them.
Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day.
The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next.
It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality.
As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values.
And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Job Info
Job Identification ********
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Posting Date 01/16/2026, 01:12 AM
Apply Before 02/27/2026, 01:12 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, ****, AU
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