Head Chef

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Mulberry Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Here's a draft SEEK ad for the Head Chef role, based on the new venue opening:


Head Chef – New Flagship Venue, Southbank (Melbourne CBD)

About the Group

Join the acclaimed hospitality team, The Mulberry Group (creators of Hazel, Dessou, Lilac Wine) led by Nathan Toleman, as we launch five venues inside the prestigious Hannah St Hotel, a landmark $150 million hotel development in Southbank. (Broadsheet)

Our vision: modern, vibrant hospitality, bringing sophisticated food, drink and cultural experiences to Melbourne's river-edge precinct.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, creative and driven Head Chef to lead the kitchen, under our Executive Chef. Our signature venue is all-day European bistro-style concept.

As Head Chef, you will:

  • Develop and execute a distinctive, contemporary all-day menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner) featuring European bistro classics (think steak-frites, pasta, refined comfort dishes) with a signature Mulberry twist.
  • Lead and build a high-performing kitchen team, overseeing recruitment, training, rostering, performance and culture.
  • Operate with a strong hospitality ethos, delivering consistent excellence in food presentation, taste, and service aligned with the broader group's standards.
  • Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership, the hotel operations team, and the Mulberry Group executive team to align kitchen operations with venue strategy and guest experience.
  • Manage kitchen operations: costing, budgeting, menu engineering, inventory control, vendor relationships, HACCP and food safety compliance.

About You

  • You bring substantial experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, premium venue (4- or 5-star hotel, hatted venue, and/or large scale restaurant, or major hospitality group).
  • Strong culinary identity: ideally with experience in European/modern bistro cuisine, comfortable across the day, (breakfast through dinner).
  • Proven ability to lead a team, inspire positive culture, develop talent, and manage operations to a high standard.
  • Commercial mindset: you understand food costs, waste control, margin, and how to balance creativity with profitability.
  • Passion for hospitality, guest-centric service, and building something exciting and new in Melbourne's food scene.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a major new opening in a flagship location in Southbank – a unique opportunity to shape the gastronomic direction of a high-profile hotel campus alongside The Mulberry Group leadership.
  • Creative freedom in menu development and kitchen design within the larger supporting framework of The Mulberry Group's established brand and operational expertise.
  • Attractive salary package commensurate with experience, plus benefits and growth potential as the venue - and our group, expands.

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