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RACV City Club has been awarded Club of the Year numerous times, ranking it amongst the world's finest clubs.
Featuring restaurants, accommodation, a fitness centre, spa, pool and conference facilities.
The RACV City Club is a social, leisure and business hub designed to cater for the needs of all members.
About this opportunity
We are seeking an experiencedChef de Cuisineto lead ourBanquets Kitchenand play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary experience for thousands of guests each year.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and commercially minded chef to take ownership of a high-volume operation, lead a talented brigade and contribute to the ongoing success of one of Melbourne's premier hospitality venues.
As a hands-on leader, you'll drive food quality, team performance and operational excellence while working closely with the Executive Chef and broader Food & Beverage leadership team.
You'll bring creativity, strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences across a diverse and high-profile events portfolio.
This role operates across a 7-day rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, with flexibility essential to support a thriving events environment.
This could be just the right role for you?
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of our Banquets Kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, service standards and team performance across a diverse events portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead exceptional event deliveryby overseeing the planning,



preparation and execution of a diverse range of functions and large-scale events.
Inspire and develop your teamthrough hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.
Drive operational excellencethrough effective labour management, stock control, procurement and cost management while achieving financial targets.
Champion innovation and continuous improvementby identifying opportunities to enhance menus, streamline processes and elevate the guest experience.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety and compliance, ensuring all kitchen operations meet HACCP, workplace health and safety requirements and RACV standards.
Build strong stakeholder relationshipsby collaborating closely with Events, Food & Beverage and operational teams to ensure seamless execution of every event.
Deliver quality without compromise, ensuring consistency, presentation and service standards exceed expectations across every service.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the kitchen, supporting business objectives, team development and ongoing operational improvements.
We are offering
Permanent Full time leadership opportunity
Competitive remuneration package
Opportunity to lead one of Melbourne's largest and most diverse events kitchen operations
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive culinary leadership team




Discounts on RACV products and resorts
Complimentary on-site parking
Laundered uniform
Employee recognition and reward programs
What you'll need to be successful
Previous experience as aChef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef or similar kitchen leadership rolewithin a high-volume hotel, resort, conference venue or events operation
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale functions, conferences, weddings or banquet services
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop kitchen teams
Sound financial acumen, including labour management, stock control and food cost management
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety practices
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for leading people, creating exceptional food experiences and delivering memorable events at scale
Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
The RACV difference
Be part of a team who cares.
Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.
At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success.
We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.
Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook.
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📌 Chef De Cuisine - Banquets (Melbourne)
🏢 RACV
📍 Melbourne