Director of Culinary

Novotel Sydney Parramatta is looking for an experienced and passionate Director of Culinary to join our leadership team on a full-time basis.

Located just minutes from Parramatta CBD, our hotel caters to a diverse mix of business and leisure travellers. As the Director of Culinary, you will oversee the hotel’s culinary and Food & Beverage operations, leading both our kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional food, service and guest experiences while driving team engagement, operational excellence and commercial performance.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the hotel’s kitchen and Food & Beverage operations.
• Leading, coaching and developing culinary and Food & Beverage teams to achieve high standards of performance and service.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, restaurant, bar, room service and conferencing.
• Driving exceptional food quality, presentation and guest experiences while maintaining brand standards.
• Developing menus and culinary offerings that reflect guest expectations, market trends and commercial objectives.
• Managing food and beverage costs, labour costs, rosters, stock control and departmental expenses.
• Working closely with the leadership team to maximise revenue, profitability and overall departmental performance.
• Managing food purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory control and monthly stocktakes.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, kitchen efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborating with the Food & Beverage team to ensure a seamless connection between kitchen operations and guest service.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across culinary and Food & Beverage operations.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and hotel policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in a senior culinary, Food & Beverage or hotel hospitality role.
• Previous experience overseeing both kitchen and Food & Beverage operations will be highly regarded.
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labour, food costs, stock control and departmental performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities to improve revenue and profitability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A strong understanding of food safety, kitchen operations and hospitality compliance requirements.
• A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate and RSA certificate, or the ability to obtain them.
• The flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer:

• A key leadership position within a growing hotel operation.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Staff discounts on hotel stays and dining.

If you’re an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for culinary excellence, exceptional service and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Novotel Sydney Parramatta leadership team.