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.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
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.
