Chef

Cham; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace

Creative freedom

Part-time hours

Competitive pay

Growth with award-winning venue

Job summary

CHAM, West Melbourne's modern Vietnamese-inspired cafe, seeks an experienced chef to join a small, creative kitchen. Part-time 24-30 hours with potential to grow into full-time, in a nationally recognised, award-winning venue.

You will prepare and execute dishes to a high standard, run your section during service, and help with menu development and future dinner plans. Vietnamese cuisine experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants or ambitious hospitality venues.
• Confident working independently during busy services.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and consistency.
• Passionate about food, with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Reliable, adaptable and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Running your section confidently during service.
• Maintaining excellent kitchen organisation and food safety standards.
• Working closely with the owners and kitchen team.
• Contributing to specials and menu development.
• Supporting future dinner service plans.

Skills

Quality restaurant experience

Independent working

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

CHAM, Good Food Guide Cafe of the Year winner, is looking for an experienced chef to join our small, creative kitchen in West Melbourne. Part-time, 24-30 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role.

CHAM is a modern Vietnamese-inspired cafe and eatery in West Melbourne, opposite Queen Victoria Market.

Recently awarded Cafe of the Year by the Good Food Guide, we're an independently owned venue focused on thoughtful cooking, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality.

Our menu celebrates Vietnamese flavours and traditions through contemporary techniques and a creative approach.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced chef to join our small kitchen team for 24-30 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role.

• Preparing and executing dishes to a consistently high standard
• Running your section confidently during service
• Maintaining excellent kitchen organisation and food safety standards
• Working closely with the owners and kitchen team
• Contributing to specials and menu development
• Supporting future dinner service plans

About You

• Experience in quality restaurants or ambitious hospitality venues
• Confident working independently during busy services
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and consistency
• Passionate about food, with a willingness to learn and contribute
• Reliable, adaptable and a great team player

Experience with Vietnamese cuisine is a bonus but not essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive, independently owned workplace
• Creative freedom and opportunities to contribute
• 24-30 hours per week with potential for full-time progression
• Competitive pay based on experience
• The opportunity to grow alongside an evolving, award-winning venue

If you're passionate about cooking and want to be part of a small, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.