Executive Chef

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.

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.