(Australia) Director – Culinary Operations

Job description

As Australia’s leading integrated resort, Crown Melbourne is a key driver of tourism in Australia, particularly in Victoria. Welcoming over 18 million visitors a year and home to a remarkable casino, three world class hotels, more than 40 restaurants and cafes, over 30 bars and an award winning banqueting operation; Crown truly is a world of entertainment.

With an ever expanding offering, Crown is Victoria’s largest single-site, private sector employer with over 6,500 employees and 2,200 contractors and tenants, including a Food & Beverage division of over 1800 people Renowned as Melbourne’s premier dining destination and being synonymous with excellence and success, Crown Food & Beverage offers a vast array of Melbourne’s finest and most cosmopolitan culinary, event, entertainment and nightlife experiences and is an icon on the international stage.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned, globally astute industry professional to bring innovative vision and new energy to a role that will see you directing and ensuring the operational success of one of the world’s premier Food & Beverage offerings. With a modern take on a long established industry, this role is responsible for the overall performance of all culinary operations by contributing to the broader F&B strategy and translating this into short and medium term direction, as well as being accountable for meeting financial, compliance and people management objectives.

Reporting to our newly appointed Executive General Manager – Food & Beverage, this position will see you take on a hands-on role as a key member of the Senior F&B team. Ideally you will have international experience working with and directing some of the largest, high volume 5 star food operations in the world, with an operational understanding of integrated resorts, large hotel chains or similar business models. With an eye for design and an ability to drive large, diverse teams towards new culinary methodologies and trends in a bid to continually develop and define our brand, you will continually think outside of the box and use your culinary creativity to build credibility.

To express your interest in this career defining role please address your application to Sarah Ally, Talent Sourcing Advisor and apply through CrownCareers.com.au.

Director – Culinary Operations with Crown Melbourne Limited | Catererglobal.