Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a senior culinary leadership role at one of Melbourne’s most exciting newly opened hospitality venues, The Saint Hotel.

This role plays a key part in refining standards, leading the team and continuing to shape the culinary direction of The Saint Hotel. Working closely with our senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving quality, consistency and performance across all kitchen operations.

You’ll bring strong leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.

Why Join Us

• Shape one of Melbourne's most anticipated new hospitality destinations

• Discounts across all Refinery Group businesses

• Supportive leadership and a positive, collaborative team culture

• Training and Master Classes with industry leading experts like Justin North and Liam Burns

• Annual staff parties

• Career pathways within our expanding hospitality portfolio

• Training and development

• Employee referral scheme – paying up to $600 per successful candidate

• Free staff meals on shift

• Join a passionate, ambitious team with a shared vision for excellence

What You’ll Do

As part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:

• Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations

• Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all services

• Refine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction

• Train, mentor and manage kitchen team performance

• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards

• Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs

• Oversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisation

• Build a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture

About You

You’re an experienced, hands‑on kitchen leader who leads by example. You take pride in both people development and operational excellence. You’ll also bring:

• 5+ years experience in professional commercial kitchens

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef of Head Chef

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• A calm, structured approach under pressure

• A sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirements

• Availability across nights, weekends and rotating rosters

Be Part of Something Special

Join us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbourne won’t forget.

Apply now — we’d love to hear from you.