Executive Chef

About Hyatt Regency Brisbane

At Hyatt we care for people so they can be their best. Care comes from an authentic place of empathy and human connection. We do this by truly seeing people and getting to know them as unique individuals, to enable us to design and deliver personal experiences. We believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

 Hyatt Regency Brisbane, a fast‑paced and dynamic full‑service 5‑star hotel, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our talented Culinary team and drive excellence across all kitchen operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and visionary culinary leader who thrives in a high‑energy environment and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As Executive Chef, you will shape our culinary direction, inspire a diverse team, and play a key role in elevating the hotel’s food and beverage offering across restaurants, bars, events, and in‑room dining.

About the Executive Chef role

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Executive Chefto join our team.

Reporting to the General Manager, as Executive Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and organisation of all activities in the production of food within our kitchen. With our two Food & Beverage venues and Event spaces, you will be a supportive and coaching leader that guides the culinary team to ensure smooth & effective guest experiences.

This varied and dynamic role provides a chance to develop your professional Culinary career within a vibrant and purposeful growth focused, international company.

Main Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• You will drive culinary standards specific to our hotel which meets and exceeds the expectation of the hotel’s guests.
• Seasonal updates of menus across two restaurant and bar outlets, and Events, to include while not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar snacks and high tea.
• Updates of Event DDP Menus and packages
• Management of entire F&B Budgets & Costs including creation of revenue driving initiatives eg, Wine Dinners with local suppliers, special dining events.
• Maintaining HACCP standards to ensure continued success of HACCP Certification
• Management of rosters and payroll costs
• Ordering and stock control, considering at all times local produce and suppliers to support our local community in our company’s purpose of care.
• Training and development of all team members, communicate clearly at all times and hold regular meetings with team to share, inspire, develop
• In conjunction with Sales & Marketing, plan and execute promotional activities for all F&B Outlets, events and promotions
• Work in partnership with Food & Beverage Manager to identify ahead of time and respond to market trends, along with a focus on Hyatt’s Top 20 fundamentals in F&B
• Participate and support Hyatt’s World of Care pillars across People, Planet and Responsible Sourcing.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a major group of restaurants and/or 5 star hotel environment
• Proven experience in leading and developing others
• Relevant degree / diploma / or certification in cookery
• HACCP Experience highly desirable
• Unlimited/Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Why work with Hyatt?

With enriching work comes amazing rewards! Some of our Colleague benefits include:

• Complimentary accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Discounted accommodation for associates as well as friends and family
• Wellbeing Leave
• Complimentary Headspace membership for Hyatt associates
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program available for colleagues & immediate family
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• 10% discount with NIB Health insurance
• Uniform Dry-Cleaning service

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces.

Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Respect, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Integrity are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek into how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt

If you are looking for a fulfilling career, please apply now.