Senior Sous Chef -- Lead Culinary Team
Job Description
Sous Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening) \n
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- Full-time \n
At Refinery Group, we hire for attitude as much as experience.
\nWe'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.
\nAbout the Opportunity
\nThis 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.
\nThis 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.
\nYou’llbring strong leadership, creativity and operational expertise, fostering a high-performance kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and excellence.
Why Join Us
\nShape one of Melbourne's mostanticipatednew hospitality destinations
\nDiscounts across all Refinery Group businesses
\nSupportive leadership and a positive, collaborative team culture
\nTraining and Master Classes with industry leading experts like Justin North and Liam Burns
\nAnnual staff parties
\nCareer pathways within our expanding hospitality portfolio
\nTraining and development
\nEmployee referral scheme – paying up to $600 per successful candidate
\nFree staff meals on shift
\nJoin a passionate, ambitious team with a shared vision for excellence
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WhatYou’llDo
As part of our senior kitchen leadership team, you will:
\nLead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
\nDeliver consistent, high-quality food across all services
\nRefine and execute menus in line with the venue's direction
\nTrain, mentor and manage kitchen team performance
\nMaintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
\nManage stock control, ordering, wastage and food costs
\nOversee prep planning, service flow and kitchen organisation
\nBuild a positive, motivated and professional kitchen culture
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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:
\n5+ years experience in professional commercial kitchens
\nProven experience as a Sous Chef of Head Chef
\nStrong leadership and communication skills
\nA calm, structured approach under pressure
\nA sound understanding of Australia food safety and WHS requirements
\nAvailability across nights,weekendsand rotating rosters
\nBe Part of Something Special
\nJoin us on this exciting journey and help deliver a culinary experience Melbournewon’tforget.
\nApply now —we’dlove to hear from you.
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