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Head Chef | Prince of Wales - job post

Australian Venue Co
3.1 out of 5 stars
St Kilda VIC
$110,000 - $130,000 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $110,000 - $130,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

St Kilda VIC

Full job description

Work alongside Grant Smillie and Marmont Exec Chef to shape the next chapter of one of Melbourne's most iconic hospitality venues.

The Prince Hotel is seeking an experienced, ambitious, and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary operations of our landmark St Kilda venue.

This is a rare opportunity to join a leadership team that includes renowned hospitality entrepreneur Grant Smillie and his Exec Chef, with the chance to influence and develop multiple food concepts across a diverse and evolving operation.

We're looking for a chef who thrives on leadership, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has the experience to successfully manage complex, multi-faceted kitchen operations.

The Opportunity

As Head Chef, you will take ownership of all Back of House operations while working closely with the director and Exec Chef to elevate the food offering across the venue.

Your responsibilities will span:

  • Functions and weddings

  • Pub dining

  • Bar food offerings

  • Restaurant operations

  • Future premium and potentially hatted dining concepts

You will have the unique opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop your own team while helping shape the culinary direction of a venue with a rich history and exciting future.

Key Responsibilities

  • Menu development and innovation

  • Food production and quality control

  • Leadership and management of all BOH operations

  • Recruitment, training, and development of kitchen staff

  • Driving team productivity, culture, and morale

  • Purchasing, supplier relationships, and stock control

  • Cost management and operational efficiency

  • Hygiene, food safety, and compliance management

About You

You will bring:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head Chef within a medium-to-large hospitality operation

  • Strong understanding of managing multi-level food operations

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills

  • Broad culinary knowledge and a genuine passion for food

  • The ability to balance creativity with operational excellence

  • A hands-on leadership style and strong attention to detail

What We Offer

  • Salary package of $110,000–$130,000 per annum

  • Significant creative input and influence over menu development

  • The ability to build and lead your own kitchen brigade

  • Support from an experienced and highly hands-on Executive Chef

  • Exposure to a wide variety of dining formats and events

  • A role within one of Melbourne's most respected hospitality institutions

  • Genuine long-term career growth opportunities

If you're ready to lead a dynamic kitchen operation and help create the next chapter of The Prince Hotel's culinary story, we'd love to hear from you.

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