Company Description

At Refinery Group, we hire for attitude as much as experience. We're looking for the people who are the backbone of every great service. The people who take pride in their work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, support their teammates, and care about consistently delivering high standards. Technical skills can be taught, but attitude, reliability, teamwork, and a genuine passion for hospitality are what set great kitchen teams apart.

About the Chance 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.

📌 Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening) (St Kilda)
🏢 Refinery Group
📍 St Kilda