PRE-OPENING | THE ELIZABETH QUAY HOTEL & RESIDENCES | PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Elizabeth Quay Hotel & Residences, Perth, a new luxury hotel, is seeking an exceptional Chef de Cuisine to open and lead a contemporary brasserie on the hotel’s 25th floor.

Working closely with the Culinary Director, the role will be head chef for all-day dining across breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with In-Room Dining and guest amenities, with scope to support other outlets. The focus: a world-class culinary team from day one.

The Role

· Lead pre-opening: menu development, tastings, kitchen commissioning, supplier mobilisation, trials, recruitment and training.

· Deliver consistent luxury standards across all-day dining, In-Room Dining and VIP amenities, backed by documented recipes, SOPs and quality controls.

· Recruit, coach and develop a full kitchen brigade, mentoring sous chefs and building a culture of precision, creativity, accountability and respect.

· Manage costs, purchasing, rostering and waste, championing local WA produce and rigorous food safety, HACCP and allergen standards.

About You

· At least 8 years’ progressive culinary experience, including 3 years as Chef de Cuisine or Head Chef.

· A proven record leading and developing large teams, including sous chefs, in a five-star hotel,



luxury resort or acclaimed restaurant, ideally in high-volume, all-day dining.

· Strong creative, technical and commercial skills, with a modern, ingredient-led approach.

· Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent and Food Safety Supervisor certification, with a calm presence under pressure.

· Luxury hotel pre-opening experience is highly desirable.

Application

Submit a current CV and concise PDF portfolio of menus and dishes you have created or directed.

Candidates must hold current Australian work rights or be eligible to obtain them. Employer-sponsored visa support may be considered for an exceptional international candidate who fully satisfies all essential criteria. Sponsorship is discretionary and subject to verification, immigration eligibility and visa approval.

The Opportunity

Join the founding culinary leadership team at Perth’s most exciting waterfront hotel opening, with a brand-current, state-of-the-art kitchen and fit-out. Competitive remuneration and benefits on offer.

Perth offers an exceptional quality of life and was recognised among the world’s 20 most liveable cities in Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life Survey.

📌 Chef de Cuisine (Head Chef) (Perth)
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