Job Description

About the Venue: Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina is a brand-new hotel set to redefine the South Coast hospitality scene. Located on Shellharbour's stunning waterfront, the hotel offers multiple dining outlets, premium conference and event spaces, and breathtaking coastal views.

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As part of an exciting opening phase, this is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the culinary direction of a landmark hospitality destination.

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About the Role: We are seeking a driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina.

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As Executive Chef, you will oversee all food operations across the hotel's restaurant, bar, pool bar, in-room dining, and conference & event offerings. You will be responsible for setting exceptional culinary standards, leading and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade, and ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across every dining experience.

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Working closely with the hotel's leadership team, this is a unique opportunity to establish the culinary identity of a brand-new hotel while delivering exceptional experiences for guests across multiple outlets.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Lead and oversee all kitchen operations across the restaurant, bar, pool bar, in-room dining, and conference & event spaces
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- Deliver menus that are consistent, high quality, and aligned with the hotel's standards
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- Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
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- Manage food costs, labour budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships effectively
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- Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and operational procedures
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- Collaborate with senior hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences
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- Drive consistency,



innovation, and operational excellence across all culinary offerings
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About You:

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- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef within premium hotels, resorts, or high-volume hospitality venues
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- Solid leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and mentor large teams
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- Excellent financial acumen, including food cost control, labour management, and menu engineering
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- Passion for quality, consistency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
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- Highly organised with the ability to successfully manage multiple outlets and varied service styles
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Full Australian working rights (Sponsorship not available for this role)

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- Discounts on food and beverage across all Oscars Group venues
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- Opportunities for career progression across 45+ venues within the Oscars Group
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- Internal and external training and development opportunities, including access to an online training platform
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Reward and recognition initiatives
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- Mentoring from a strong team of hospitality professionals
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About Us:

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Oscars Group is a passionate, creative, and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney's Inner West. Now one of the largest privately owned hospitality groups in Australia, Oscars boasts an ever-growing portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria, spanning accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and both commercial and residential developments.

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📌 Executive Chef (Hotel) (Shell Cove)
🏢 Oscars Group
📍 Shell Cove