Head Chef - The Saint (Current Venue Opening)Full-timeAt 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 OpportunityThis 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'llbring strong leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.Why Join UsShape one of Melbourne's mostanticipatednew hospitality destinationsDiscounts across all Refinery Group businessesSupportive leadership and a positive,



collaborative team cultureTraining and Master Classes with industry leading experts like Justin North and Liam BurnsAnnual staff partiesCareer pathways within our expanding hospitality portfolioTraining and developmentEmployee referral scheme – paying up to $600 per successful candidateFree staff meals on shiftJoin a passionate, ambitious team with a shared vision for excellenceWhat You'll DoAs part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operationsDeliver consistent, high-quality food across all servicesRefine and execute menus in line with the venue's directionTrain, mentor and manage kitchen team performanceMaintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standardsManage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costsOversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisationBuild a positive, motivated and professional kitchen cultureAbout YouYou'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 kitchensProven experience as a Sous Chef of Head ChefStrong leadership and communication skillsA calm, structured approach under pressureA sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirementsAvailability across nights,weekendsand rotating rostersBe Part of Something SpecialJoin us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbournewon'tforget.Job Location
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📌 Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening) (Melbourne)
🏢 Refinery Group
📍 Melbourne