Reporting directly to the Hospitality Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation and all catering requirements across the venue. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for delivering a high-quality food experience across weekly race meetings, functions, conferences, events and major racing occasions. Working closely with our Hospitality Manager, you will have the prospect to develop menus, introduce new food concepts, food specific marketing promotions and play a key role in evolving the overall race night and hospitality experience at The Meadows. A key part of the role will be being on-site every Saturday night to lead and manage the back-of-house operation during our main race night service.

Key responsibilities

Leading and managing the kitchen team and daily kitchen operations

Developing, costing and executing innovative, high-quality menus

Managing catering for weekly Saturday night and Wednesday night race meetings

Managing catering requirements for functions, conferences and events

Purchasing, supplier management and control of food costs/COGS

Staff recruitment, training, mentoring and development

Rostering and workforce scheduling

Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service





Working with the Hospitality and Marketing teams to develop and promote the venue's food offering

Managing kitchen maintenance, equipment, repairs and purchasing

About you

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader

Excellent knowledge of contemporary hospitality practices

Experience managing kitchen administration, purchasing and food costs

Demonstrated menu development and costing experience

Strong organisational and leadership skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience recruiting, training and developing kitchen teams

A strong understanding of food safety, compliance and OHS

The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy service periods

About us The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) is one of the largest greyhound racing clubs in Australia, conducting race meetings at The Meadows and Healesville. The Meadows is the home of Australian Group 1 Racing and conducts race meetings every Wednesday and Saturday night, showcasing the countries best greyhounds at our modern facility in Broadmeadows.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call (03)9355-5***. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.

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