Job Description
Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)
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Full-time
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At Refinery Group, we hire for attitude as much as experience.
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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.
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About the Chance
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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.
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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.
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You'llbring robust leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.
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Why Join Us
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Shape one of Melbourne's mostanticipatednew hospitality destinations
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Discounts across all Refinery Group businesses
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Supportive leadership and a positive, collaborative team culture
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Training and Master Classes with industry leading experts like Justin North and Liam Burns
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Annual staff parties
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Career pathways within our expanding hospitality portfolio
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Training and development
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Employee referral scheme – paying up to $600 per successful candidate
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Free staff meals on shift
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Join a passionate, ambitious team with a shared vision for excellence
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What You'll Do
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As part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:
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Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
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Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all services
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Refine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction
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Train, mentor and manage kitchen team performance
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Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
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Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs
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Oversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisation
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Build a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture
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About You
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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:
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5+ years experience in professional commercial kitchens
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Proven experience as a Sous Chef of Head Chef
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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A calm, structured approach under pressure
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A sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirements
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Availability across nights,weekendsand rotating rosters
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Be Part of Something Special
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Join us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbournewon'tforget.
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Job Location
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📌 Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening) (Victoria)
🏢 Refinery Group
📍 Victoria