The Executive Chef leads the hotel’s culinary operation, overseeing restaurants, banquets, room service, kitchen teams, menus, food quality, presentation, budgets and compliance. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, resort or high-volume hospitality environment. Strong leadership, menu-development, financial-control and food-safety skills are essential, along with the ability to coach multicultural teams and maintain consistently high standards. The role also requires creativity, commercial awareness, excellent organisation and a hands-on approach during busy service periods. Formal culinary qualifications and relevant Australian work rights or visa eligibility are generally required.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The group is recognised for personalised service, refined accommodation, distinctive dining and strong resort experiences. Its properties operate under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests and international events. Shangri-La promotes service excellence, cultural respect, professional development and teamwork across its global workforce. Depending on the Australian property, employees may work in a city hotel, waterfront resort or destination environment, with opportunities to support restaurants, conferences, weddings and premium guest experiences.
Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events and seasonal hospitality, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and regional resort areas. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on safety, inclusion, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from urban dining and arts scenes to beaches, outdoor sports and relaxed coastal living. International candidates normally need an appropriate work visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, Working Holiday visa where eligible, or another skilled or temporary work pathway. Requirements depend on nationality, age, qualifications and the sponsoring employer. Relocation planning should include accommodation, tax-file registration, banking, health insurance and transport. Australia can be expensive, particularly in major cities, so salary, housing and regional allowances should be reviewed carefully before accepting an offer.
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