Senior Chef

Post Office Club Hotel | 3–5 days per week

We're looking for an experienced Senior Chef to join the kitchen team at Post Office Club Hotel.

This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with our senior management team to keep the kitchen running smoothly, maintain food standards and drive consistency across service.

The role would suit someone looking for 3–5 days per week who enjoys being on the tools, leading a team and taking ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation.

The Role
Lead kitchen service and confidently run the pass.
Oversee prep shifts, ensuring the kitchen is organised and service-ready.
Maintain consistency, presentation and quality across all dishes.
Manage food costs, COGS, wastage and stock control.
Monitor kitchen labour, productivity and rostering alongside senior management.
Oversee ordering, deliveries, stock rotation and food storage.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation.
Support, train and lead the kitchen team.




Work closely with senior management to identify improvements and keep the kitchen performing at its best.

About You
Previous experience in a Senior Chef or leadership role.
Confident running a busy kitchen and leading service.
Robust understanding of food costs, labour and kitchen operations.
Organised, reliable and able to lead by example.
Take pride in food quality, consistency and presentation.
A hands-on approach with the ability to support and develop the team.
Valuable communication and the ability to work collaboratively with management.

This is a great chance for someone who wants to take ownership of a kitchen, work alongside an engaged senior management team and have a genuine influence on how the operation runs.

Position: 3–5 days per week

If you're an experienced chef looking for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Chef St Kilda (Australia)
🏢 Post Office Club Hotel
📍 Australia