NOBU Head Chef at Crown Resorts

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Leadership, Premium Japanese Cuisine, Brand Integrity, Operational Excellence, Team Engagement, Menu Execution, Cost Management, Training, Succession Planning, Compliance, Safety Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Creative Confidence, Commercial Acumen, Hands-on Leadership

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Better begins here Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop. The Role We are now seeking a highly experienced Head Chef to lead Nobu Sydney, one of Australia’s most prestigious dining destinations. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of an internationally celebrated brand within a world-class resort environment. As Head Chef of Nobu, you will be the culinary leader responsible for upholding the Nobu brand and delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving commercial performance, operational excellence and team engagement. Reporting to the Culinary Director, Crown Sydney, this is a hands-on leadership role where creativity, discipline and precision come together. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Nobu corporate, to ensure brand integrity while continuously evolving the guest offering. In this role, you’ll create joyful dining experiences through your genuine care for guests. As well as: Leading and inspiring a large, high-performing BOH team to deliver world-class standards Owning the day-to-day culinary operations of the outlet ensuring consistency, quality and authenticity Partnering with the Senior F&B Leadership team and Nobu corporate stakeholders to uphold global brand standards Driving menu execution and innovation while preserving the essence of Nobu cuisine Managing food, labour and operating costs in line with financial targets and P&L accountability Building a strong culture of training, succession and professional development Maintaining exceptional standards of compliance, safety and operational governance About you You are an accomplished culinary leader with the gravitas, precision and creative confidence to lead one of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands. You will bring: Extensive experience in Premium Japanese cuisine at a senior level, 2+ years in a CDC role ideal Proven leadership within luxury hotels, premium resorts or globally recognised restaurant brands Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience managing food and labour costs A hands-on, visible leadership style that builds trust, accountability and high performance Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment while remaining calm and decisive What we offer you A competitive executive salary package plus performance incentives The opportunity to lead one of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands Complimentary meals while on shift, discounted parking and generous team member benefits Applications Open: 18th March 2026 Applications Close: 18th April 2026 On top of exciting career possibilities, we offer better exposure to experiences and learning. To see our range of benefits and opportunities visit Crown Resorts Careers. Our Crown Community celebrates uniqueness and embraces diversity. We welcome the creativity, insights and experiences from people of different race, age, religion, cultural background, gender, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; people like you. Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating joyful experiences for our guests and our people. Our Talent Community is a place to stay connected with life at Crown Resorts. Register for access to curated career content and stay in the know on what’s happening at Crown. We’ll be in touch from time to time to share updates on events, new restaurant launches and popups, behind the scenes content, insider news, team stories, career tips and more. Stay connected as you explore career possibilities. You can expect better exposure, opportunities, experiences, and learning. It’s a place where you can create joy for the people who visit us, the cities we live in and the teams we work with. Supported by your leader, you can enjoy a better balance in your lifestyle and feel a better you.

Responsibilities

The Head Chef will be the culinary leader responsible for upholding the Nobu brand, delivering exceptional dining experiences, driving commercial performance, and ensuring operational excellence at Nobu Sydney. This hands-on role involves leading the back-of-house team, owning daily operations, driving menu innovation, and managing financial targets.