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About the Role

Lead the culinary vision, pre-opening delivery, and ongoing operational excellence of NH Collection Sydney's Spanish fine dining restaurant and SEEN Rooftop Bar. Play a critical leadership role in launching and establishing a landmark hospitality offering within the NH Collection portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of menu engineering, with complete creative control to design, develop, and evolve the menu from inception.
• Define the culinary narrative, including dish creation, tastings, costings, and presentation standards.
• Oversee all food offerings across the Spanish fine dining restaurant, SEEN Rooftop Bar, and in-room dining.
• Drive all culinary pre-opening activities, including kitchen design input, equipment commissioning, and HACCP implementation.
• Design kitchen workflows, SOPs, and operational frameworks to support a premium dining experience.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Deliver consistent five-star culinary execution across all services.
• Create signature dishes that define the venue and elevate the guest experience.
• Manage food and labour costs with strong commercial discipline.
• Implement best-in-class inventory control, portioning, and waste management practices.
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, with a focus on premium Spanish and local Australian produce.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support culinary storytelling, brand positioning, and launch activity.
• Represent the venue through media, PR, and industry engagements.
• Contribute to establishing the restaurant as a must-visit dining destination in Sydney.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and uphold NH Collection operational standards and governance processes.

Requirements

• Accomplished Executive Chef with Michelin-starred or equivalent fine dining experience, who has operated at the highest level of culinary excellence.
• Strong background in high-end Spanish or Mediterranean fine dining cuisine.
• Proven experience within Michelin-starred kitchens or equivalent world-class restaurants.
• Demonstrated success in leading major pre-openings or flagship restaurant launches.
• Confident culinary leader with full ownership of menu creation and concept delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen with disciplined approach to cost control and operations.
• Inspirational leader with proven ability to build and retain high-performing teams.
• Deep commitment to authenticity, premium ingredients, and elevated guest experiences.
• Must have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.

Location

• NH Collection Sydney, 55-59 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Work Type

• Full-time

Salary/Compensations

• $120,000 - $150,000 (excluding superannuation)

Benefits

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support

About the Company

• As part of Minor Hotels’ continued growth in the region, NH Collection is launching in Australasia with a striking new luxury property in Sydney, bringing refined European hospitality, elevated design and world‑class service to one of the region’s most dynamic cities.
• Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 560 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.
• At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success.
• We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.