Head Chef

About the role

This is a genuine leadership opportunity to run a large, multi-section kitchen team across functions and a rooftop bar. You'll have real autonomy over the kitchen, backed by an experienced executive team and the operational structure of an established, growing hospitality group partnered with a very successful pub group. You'll own food costing and labour costing for your site, working within a clear P&L framework.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen through the venue transition and beyond

• Manage a large, multi-section kitchen team

• Own food costing and labour costing

• Develop menus with an eye for both quality and commercial viability

• Build and hold a strong team culture

• Run the kitchen within a clear P&L framework

About you

• Proven experience managing a large kitchen team, ideally in a high-volume restaurant, pub, hotel, or multi-outlet venue

• Strong financial literacy — confident with food costing, GP management, and labour costing

• Menu development experience, with an eye for both quality and commercial viability

• A collaborative leadership style — someone who builds and holds a strong team culture

About us

The team behind Marmont is taking over The Prince of Wales. We're bringing the same kitchen standards and food culture that have made Marmont one of Melbourne's standout bars to this iconic St Kilda hotel, and on a beautiful rooftop terrace.

Benefits

• $95,000–$115,000 plus a generous performance bonus and superannuation

• The backing and systems of an established, well-run hospitality group

• A genuine growth opportunity as part of a significant venue relaunch

• Direct mentorship and support through the step up into a Head Chef role, if that applies to you

• Sponsorship