Head Chef

Gurner Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Haven Black, Toorak, invites a talented Head Chef to lead the culinary team and define the dining experience for our private club members. You will craft menus, mentor a high-performance kitchen, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation throughout service.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on member events and private dinners, delivering memorable culinary experiences befitting a luxury Private Club. This role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for premium produce.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or strong Sous Chef role in premium hospitality.
• Passion for wholefoods and high-quality produce.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage food and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and menu development.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences for members.
• Work with Executive Chef on events and private dinners.
• Maintain impeccable standards of quality and presentation.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Wholefood dining

Kitchen leadership

Food cost management

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Join Saint Haven Black, Toorak as Head Chef and lead the culinary experience within one of Melbourne's most exclusive luxury Private Clubs. Create exceptional menus, lead a high-performing kitchen and deliver memorable dining experiences for our members.

ABOUT SAINT HAVEN

Saint Haven is a new generation of luxury Private Clubs, bringing together world-class hospitality, exceptional experiences and highly personalised service.

With exclusive Private Clubs across Melbourne and significant expansion underway, we’re redefining modern private club membership through elevated service, beautiful environments and an uncompromising approach to the member experience.

We are now looking for an exceptional Head Chef to join Saint Haven Black, Toorak, leading the kitchen and dining experience within one of Melbourne’s most exclusive Private Clubs.

THE ROLE

Dining is an integral part of the Saint Haven member experience. Our menus are built around premium, organic and nutrient-dense wholefoods, delivering exceptional flavour, quality and presentation.

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen operation, develop menus and specials, manage food and labour costs, and build a high-performing team that consistently delivers to the highest standard.

You’ll also work closely with our Executive Chef to deliver member events, private dinners and memorable culinary experiences befitting a luxury Private Club.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Head Chef or strong Sous Chef experience within premium hospitality
• A genuine passion for exceptional produce and wholefood-led dining
• Strong kitchen leadership and commercial capability
• Impeccable standards across quality, presentation and service
• A hands-on, collaborative leadership style
• Experience within luxury hotels, premium restaurants or Private Clubs highly regarded

WHY SAINT HAVEN

• Exclusive Saint Haven membership
• Access to premium treatments and services
• Team member pricing across our hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Program
• Join one of Australia’s fastest-growing luxury Private Club brands