Executive Chef

Lead Across Iconic Melbourne Venues & New Projects

We’re looking for a visionary Executive Chef to join The Mulberry Group, and assist in leading the culinary direction of our existing venues, as well as new openings.

This is a unique opportunity to take the reins at some of Melbourne’s most celebrated kitchens, while also playing a pivotal role in shaping the food philosophy and operational excellence across multiple sites. If you’re ready to make your mark on Melbourne’s hospitality landscape, we want to hear from you.

About The Mulberry Group

The Mulberry Group is a growing hospitality collective focused on sustainability, creativity, and community. Our restaurants include Hazel, Dessous, Molli, and Lilac Wine. We’re committed to building workplaces that prioritise wellbeing, sustainability, and genuine hospitality.

We are entering a growth phase, and need great people to come along with us for the journey.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position for a chef who can not only maintain excellence at venue-level, but also support culinary development and assist with the launch of new concepts. You’ll oversee kitchen standards, lead chef mentorship, contribute to menu strategy, and bring a hands-on presence to our evolving group.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead kitchen operations with creativity, discipline and care

Liaise collaboratively with our senior leadership team with an emphasis on strategy and growth

Guide and support Head Chefs across multiple venues within the group

Drive seasonal menu development across sites, with a strong produce-first ethos

Be a key stakeholder in the planning and execution of new venue openings

Oversee kitchen culture, training, and development programs across sites

Champion sustainable practices in sourcing, waste reduction and team wellbeing

Maintain kitchen financials, rosters, supplier relationships, and Award compliance

Why Join Us?

Lead a high-performing team in some of Melbourne’s most respected venues

Oversee and shape the culinary identity of multiple distinct hospitality spaces

Be part of an organisation genuinely committed to sustainability and community impact

Attractive salary package and growth pathways within the business

In-house development opportunities with a supportive senior leadership team

Direct influence on new venue openings and long-term food strategy

What We’re Looking For:

Proven success as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a quality-driven environment

Ability to collaborate with, and mentor, Venue Managers and front-of-house teams

Strong leadership and people development skills – we care deeply about our teams

Experience overseeing multi-site operations or readiness to step up into that space

A hands-on operator who thrives in the kitchen and leads by example

Expertise in managing large teams, high-volume service, and labour forecasting

Passion for sustainability and a deep respect for Australian produce

Technical skills across charcuterie, fermentation, whole-animal butchery and fire cooking

Strong knowledge of the Restaurant Industry Award 2020, or willingness to learn.