Executive Chef

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.

Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organisation with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle.

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.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision, pre-opening delivery and ongoing operational excellence of NH Collection Sydney's Spanish fine dining restaurant and SEEN Rooftop Bar.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will 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

We are seeking an 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