Chefs | Albert Park Hotel

Morris Hospitality; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Career development

Job summary

The Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne's vibrant Southside is seeking passionate Chefs to join the Happy Valley kitchen. We offer full-time and casual roles with opportunities to develop modern Chinese/Cantonese dishes, focusing on wok skills, dim sum and Cantonese roasts.

Join a supportive, experienced kitchen team at Morris Hospitality, with potential to advance as the venue grows and Lucky Coq reopens. Applicants should be energetic, keen to learn, and able to thrive in a high‑volume environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Asian/Cantonese cuisine is preferred, particularly wok skills, dim sum and Cantonese roasts.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with a supportive kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine your Asian/Cantonese cooking skills.
• Learn wok cooking, dim sum and Cantonese roast techniques.
• Work with experienced chefs and learn from a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain high and consistent standards of food quality and presentation.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Develop your confidence and skills across all areas of the kitchen.
• Take on greater responsibility as your skills and experience grow.

Skills

Asian/Cantonese cooking

Wok cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Chef | Albert Park Hotel - Full-Time & Casual

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Albert Park Hotel is looking for passionate, energetic and motivated Chefs to join the team at Happy Valley.

We have full-time and casual opportunities available and are looking for chefs at different stages of their careers.

Experience in Asian/Cantonese cuisine is preferred, particularly wok skills, dim sum and Cantonese roasts. However, we are also excited to hear from young and emerging chefs with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for developing their career in hospitality.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, build your skills and be part of an exciting period of growth for the venue and Morris Hospitality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working in the Happy Valley kitchen, you will be involved in delivering high-quality modern Chinese/Cantonese dishes in a busy and energetic environment.

• Develop and refine your Asian/Cantonese cooking skills.
• Learn wok cooking, dim sum and Cantonese roast techniques.
• Work with experienced chefs and learn from a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain high and consistent standards of food quality and presentation.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Develop your confidence and skills across all areas of the kitchen.
• Take on greater responsibility as your skills and experience grow.

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate about food and keen to build their career.
• Positive, energetic and motivated.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure.
• Organised with strong time-management skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• No sponsorship is available for this role

Asian/Cantonese cuisine experience is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.

If you're an experienced chef with existing Asian cuisine skills, we want to hear from you.

Equally, if you're a young chef or apprentice looking for an opportunity to learn, develop your skills and build a long-term career, we're happy to invest in the right person.

WHO WE ARE

The Albert Park Hotel has been an icon of Melbourne's southside since 1883.

The dining room, Happy Valley, brings modern Chinese flavour to the table. The signature Peking ducks hanging in the window are an ode to the centuries of tradition behind every bite.

Morris Hospitality is a Melbourne-based hospitality company operating some of Melbourne's most iconic hotels and hospitality venues. We're passionate about modern pub culture and creating elevated dining destinations with exceptional food and service.

Our collection includes Portsea Hotel, The Railway Club Hotel, Half Moon, The Vincent Wine Shop & Bistro and Lucky Coq, along with a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in North Queensland.

AN EXPEDITIOUS OPPORTUNITY AHEAD

There's more to this opportunity than just joining the team at Albert Park Hotel.

With Lucky Coq scheduled to reopen in mid-November, successful candidates will have the opportunity to be part of a new kitchen team as the venue enters its next chapter.

For chefs looking to grow their career, this could be an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, take on new challenges and grow within Morris Hospitality.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time and casual opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to complete accredited training.
• Supportive and experienced kitchen teams.
• Career development opportunities across Morris Hospitality.
• Great staff benefits and discounts across our venues.
• Opportunity to be part of the new Lucky Coq kitchen team when it reopens in mid-November.