Chef de Cuisine Asian Specialty, Mindil Beach Casino Resort

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Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Chef de Cuisine with Asian specialty to lead Mindil Beach Casino Resort’s high-volume kitchen in Darwin. You’ll drive authentic Asian menus with modern techniques, oversee quality and presentation, manage food costs and labour, and mentor a diverse team while upholding HACCP standards. The role rewards hands-on leadership, menu innovation, and clear pathways for staff development in permanent and casual roles. Ideal candidates bring proven experience in large-scale Asian operations, premium dining or high-end venues, strong stock and cost control, and comfort with kitchen systems. Benefits include a tropical Darwin lifestyle, beachfront setting, meals, parking, staff discounts, and online learning. Apply by 18 July 2026 with a tailored CV and concrete examples of menu innovation, cost savings, and team leadership.

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is seeking a full-time Chef de Cuisine with Asian specialty experience to join our team at Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin. In this role, you will lead a fast-paced kitchen, bringing authentic flavours, modern techniques, and creative flair to a diverse and vibrant dining environment.

You will lead menu development, introduce contemporary Asian dining concepts, strengthen quality control measures, and support the overall commercial performance of the outlets. Apply today to join a team where your expertise and passion for Asian cuisine will shape memorable guest experiences.

What we offer

As part of the team at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, you’ll have access to everyday benefits, lifestyle perks, and opportunities to grow:

• Darwin offers a tropical lifestyle year-round, with easy access to national parks for hiking, camping, and fishing
• You’ll be based at our beachfront resort set across 30 acres of tropical gardens, just minutes from the Central Business District
• Team members receive a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and discounts on dining, accommodation, and spa treatments
• Access to a wide range of online learning to support your personal and professional development

What you will do?

• Design and evolve menus that showcase authentic Asian flavours while incorporating modern techniques and current dining trends
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and training to build a skilled, high-performing kitchen team
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation through strong systems, processes and attention to detail
• Monitor food costs, budgets and operational efficiency using kitchen systems to support profitability
• Oversee labour planning and performance management for both permanent and casual team members
• Champion food safety standards and HACCP compliance across all kitchen operations

More about you

• Proven experience leading large-scale kitchen operations, ideally within high-volume Asian cuisine
• Background in premium dining and/or large-scale functions, with experience in hatted or high-end venues highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and inspire diverse culinary teams
• Strong expertise in Asian menu development, alongside stock control and cost management
• Commercially driven, with a track record of delivering operational and financial outcomes
• Relevant culinary qualifications, with a focus or exposure to Asian cuisine preferred
• Confidence using kitchen and business systems, including stock control platforms, spreadsheets and reporting tools

The application period will close on 18/07/2026, unless successful qualified candidates are identified sooner.

Who we are

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is the Northern Territory’s leading entertainment and leisure destination, set on Darwin’s stunning beachfront. The resort features over 600 gaming machines, a variety of table games, and exceptional dining at il Piatto for authentic Italian cuisine and The Vue for modern Australian dishes. Guests can unwind at the Lagoon Day Spa or relax by the infinity pool. Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers 152 luxury rooms and suites plus multipurpose function spaces for weddings, conferences, and special events. Combining world-class hospitality, breathtaking ocean views, and vibrant entertainment, Mindil Beach Casino Resort delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.