Job Description

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

- Robust 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.

📌 Sous Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening) (Melbourne)
🏢 Refinery Group
📍 Melbourne