Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Management (Hospitality & Tourism)
Full Time

Head Chef – Mercure Maitland Monte Pio

Managed by 1834 Hotels

Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Management (Hospitality & Tourism)
Full Time

Newly Refurbished Mercure Hotel

Mercure Maitland Monte Pio is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next stage of our food and beverage offering.

Managed by 1834 Hotels and operating under the Mercure brand, the hotel is undergoing a significant transformation to establish itself as one of the region’s leading accommodation, dining, conferencing and events destinations.

The transformation includes a fully refurbished accommodation offering , alongside a restaurant refurbishment and re-concept that will introduce a contemporary dining experience with a strong focus on quality regional produce.

Our conferencing and event spaces are also being refurbished, creating further opportunities across corporate meetings, weddings, celebrations and special events.

This is an opportunity for a Head Chef who wants more than simply running a kitchen. You will have the opportunity to influence the culinary direction of the property, develop a strong kitchen culture and help establish a dining experience that appeals to hotel guests and the local community alike.

Why You'll Love This Role

- Lead the kitchen of a newly refurbished Mercure property.

- Help shape a new restaurant concept and contemporary dining offering.

- Showcase quality regional produce and suppliers.

- Influence menus, kitchen systems and the overall culinary direction of the hotel.

- Work across restaurant dining, breakfast, conferencing, weddings and events.

- Lead and develop an established kitchen team.

- Work closely with an experienced hotel leadership team.

- Access career opportunities across both Accor and 1834 Hotels .

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for the leadership, performance and day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

The hotel provides a diverse food and beverage operation encompassing:

- À la carte restaurant service

- Breakfast operations

- Corporate conferencing and meetings

- Weddings and celebrations

- Functions and special events





- Hotel guests and the local dining market

- Seasonal promotions and dining experiences

You will play a key role in the restaurant's refurbishment and re-concept, helping develop a contemporary offering that showcases regional produce while remaining commercially focused and operationally efficient.

With newly refurbished conferencing and event spaces, you will also work closely with the hotel's Food & Beverage and Events teams to strengthen our offering across corporate, wedding and celebration business.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, develop and mentor the kitchen team through positive, hands-on leadership.

- Help develop and execute a contemporary restaurant concept focused on quality regional produce.

- Create menus and dining experiences that appeal to both hotel guests and the local market.

- Deliver consistently high standards across restaurant, breakfast, conferencing, weddings and events.

- Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships to achieve budget targets.

- Effectively manage kitchen labour through rostering, productivity and workforce planning.

- Maintain strong food safety, hygiene, WHS and HACCP standards.

- Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage, Events and hotel leadership teams.

- Build relationships with quality regional suppliers and identify opportunities to showcase local produce.

- Establish effective kitchen systems, procedures and standards.

- Drive continuous improvement across food quality, presentation, productivity and guest satisfaction.

- Contribute to the broader commercial performance and positioning of the hotel.

About You

We're looking for a culinary leader who is:

- An experienced Head Chef or accomplished Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

- Passionate about quality food and contemporary dining.

- A solid, hands‑on leader who enjoys developing and mentoring teams.

- Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of food costs, labour management and kitchen profitability.





- Experienced in menu development and maintaining consistency across a diverse operation.

- Comfortable delivering across restaurant dining, conferencing, weddings and functions.

- Organised, adaptable and able to perform effectively in a busy hotel environment.

- Excited by the opportunity to help shape a newly refurbished restaurant and hotel food offering.

- Focused on creating memorable guest experiences while maintaining strong commercial outcomes.

Experience within hotels, resorts, quality restaurants or multi-faceted hospitality operations will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to lead the culinary team of a newly refurbished Mercure property.

- Significant input into a new restaurant concept and dining experience.

- Newly refurbished conferencing and event facilities.

- Career development and progression opportunities across the 1834 Hotels portfolio.

- Access to Accor's extensive employee benefits, training and global hotel network.

- A supportive leadership environment where you can make a genuine impact on the operation.

Accor Benefits

- ALL Heartist Membership – Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!

- Family & Friends Discounts – Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you.

- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program – Earn status and reward points on your worldwide stays.

- Learn Your Way – Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry-leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy.

- Build Your Network – With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide.

- Worldwide Opportunities – We are a world-leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, there are limitless opportunities to grow your career.

About 1834 Hotels

1834 Hotels is one of Australasia's leading independent hotel management companies, managing a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts and apartment properties across Australia and New Zealand.

We pride ourselves on developing exceptional teams, delivering outstanding guest experiences and creating opportunities for our people to grow their careers.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Chef (Maitland)
🏢 Mercure Maitland Monte Pio
📍 Maitland