Head Chef - Marmelo

Marmelo is a restaurant and bar inspired by the coastal cuisine of Portugal and Spain with a focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Appointed by Gourmet Traveller as the Victorian Restaurant of the Year 2025, Marmelo celebrates a unique culinary style with a focus on Iberian coastal dining embracing the seafaring and fishing traditions of Port Melbourne. Wood and charcoal cooking methods impart incredible flavours bringing authenticity to the cooking process.

Marmelo is located within Hyde Melbourne Place and operated by multi award-winning, restaurateurs – Ross & Sunny Lusted.

Key duties include

This role plays a key part in maintaining and evolving a high-performing kitchen, supported by an experienced leadership team and well-established systems.

• Leading, developing, and inspiring a diverse kitchen brigade
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing team development
• Working closely with the procurement team to manage suppliers and product integrity
• Ensuring strict compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
• Managing food cost targets, labour efficiency, and overall kitchen financial performance
• Building strong relationships with heads of department, group leadership, and key suppliers
• Driving ongoing product and recipe development in line with the venue’s standards and direction.

Key Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in a similar role within a premium dining or hatted environment
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of mentoring and developing teams
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Solid commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and food cost controls
• A genuine passion for hospitality, with awareness of current industry trends
• Impeccable presentation suited to a high-end, open kitchen environment
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster
• Strong focus on product knowledge, team training, and recipe consistency

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded venue
• Worldwide Accommodation and Food and Beverage Discounts at Ennismore and Accor properties 
• Be part of a creative, energetic, and supportive team 
• Career growth opportunities across our wider hospitality group

At Hyde Melbourne Place, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.