Executive Chef

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

The Langham, Melbourne enjoys sweeping vistas of the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline. Outstanding location amidst the city’s captivating Arts and Leisure district. A sanctuary nestled on the famous Southbank Promenade. We have on offer, 388 luxury guest rooms and suites, our team of hospitality professionals deliver high standards in guest experience & colleague engagement in alignment with the culture and values of Langham Hospitality Group.

You will be instrumental in evolving our culinary identity, elevating guest experiences, inspiring high-performing teams, and ensuring that every dish reflects the luxury, refinement, and attention to detail synonymous with The Langham brand.

The role will focus on further enhancing the guest experience and culinary direction of Melba Restaurant and Aria Bar & Lounge, ensuring these signature venues continue to set benchmarks in Melbourne's competitive hospitality landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Be hands-on and able to work with the team to drive change; lead and inspire a large and diverse culinary brigade.

• Develop innovative food concepts, menus, and seasonal offerings that enhance guest satisfaction and market positioning.

• Drive culinary excellence, ensuring exceptional presentation, consistency, quality, and flavour across all outlets.

• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Sales, Events, and Commercial teams to create memorable dining and event experiences.

• Deliver strong business performance through effective labour management, food cost control, forecasting, and productivity improvements.

• Champion food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and quality assurance standards throughout the operation.

• Build a culture of coaching, development, and succession planning while fostering colleague engagement and retention.

  For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/melbourne/