The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurant, banquet, room-service and staff dining kitchens. Requirements typically include extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or comparable hospitality environment, formal culinary training, strong food-safety knowledge and proven leadership skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop menus, maintain consistently high food and presentation standards, control costs, manage budgets, oversee purchasing and inventory, and motivate a diverse kitchen team. Experience with international cuisine, large-scale events and Australian food regulations is advantageous. The role also requires creativity, commercial awareness, excellent communication and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised for premium hotels, resorts and city properties across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America. The group is known for personalised service, elegant accommodation, destination dining and strong attention to guest experience. Its Australian operations have included Shangri-La properties serving leisure, business and events markets, with teams representing a wide range of cultures and professional backgrounds. Shangri-La generally promotes high service standards, staff development, operational excellence and genuine hospitality. Depending on the property, employees may receive benefits such as accommodation support, meals, training, staff rates and opportunities for international career progression. An Executive Chef would work closely with hotel leadership, food and beverage teams, suppliers and culinary staff to deliver the property’s commercial and guest-experience objectives.
Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events and institutional catering, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and regional resort destinations. Its workplace culture is generally direct, practical and team-oriented, with strong expectations around safety, fairness and professional standards. Lifestyle choices range from busy coastal cities to relaxed tropical and regional communities, with excellent outdoor activities, beaches and national parks. Living costs, especially housing, can be high in major cities and resort areas. Overseas applicants usually need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa, a Working Holiday visa where eligible, or another skilled migration pathway. Requirements vary by nationality, age, occupation and sponsorship. Candidates should confirm visa, licensing, tax and relocation details through official Australian government sources before accepting an offer.
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