Head Chef | Village Belle

17 hours ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Venue Co. Full time

Apply now Job no: 526083
Work type: Salaried
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Kitchen

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Village Belle Hotel — a St Kilda icon that blends heritage charm with modern pub dining. With a buzzing atmosphere, loyal locals, and a kitchen that prides itself on quality and creativity, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and take the venue to the next level.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after a leader who can inspire and deliver excellence every day:

- Proven experience as a head chef or strong sous chef ready to step up
- A hands‑on mentor who trains, develops, and motivates others
- Strong communicator who fosters teamwork and respect
- Calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure
- Creative flair for menu development and presentation
- Commitment to maintaining high standards and driving results

What You’ll Bring

- Expertise in menu costing, stock management, and wastage control
- Ability to design menus that balance innovation, consistency, and pub appeal
- Experience overseeing large‑scale events and functions
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of culinary trends and operational efficiencies
- Strong understanding of rostering, budgets, and compliance
- Proficiency in kitchen and restaurant systems
- Passion for community engagement and contributing to the venue’s success

Why Choose Us

- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
- Staff discounts across 200+ venues in Australia & New Zealand
- Ongoing career development within a growing, dynamic hospitality group
- Dedicated support from Marketing, HR, IT, and Recruitment teams
- Access to training and leadership programs to help you excel

If you’re a driven and creative Head Chef ready to lead one of St Kilda’s most loved venues — we want to hear from you.

Apply now via Seek or through our AVC Careers page.

Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We are a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages and abilities and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.

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