Cook/Chef for Wine Bar & Cafe Operation

Union Electric; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close knit team

Quality produce

Hands-on management

Professional training

Menu development

Staff discounts

Job security

Growth opportunities

Promotion prospects

Job summary

Lola Belle and Bell Street Coffee Window in Fitzroy, Melbourne, is seeking a motivated cook/chef to join our close‑knit kitchen team. This role offers hands‑on service in a vibrant cafe‑restaurant setting with a focus on consistency and quality.

You will work with great produce from independent suppliers, contribute to menu development, and grow with the Union Electric group.

Minimum 6 months commercial cooking experience, food safety certification, and Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months commercial cooking experience is required for this position.
• Food safety certification is required for this role.
• Australian work rights are essential for this position.

Job description

Cook / Chef - Lola Belle and Bell Street Coffee Window, Fitzroy

We're seeking a motivated and skilled food professional to join our close knit team at Lola Belle & Bell Street Coffee.

Minimum 6 months commercial cooking experience is required for this position.

Food safety certification is required for this role.

Australian work rights are essential for this position.

About Lola Belle and Bell Street Coffee Window

We are an all‑day coffee, wine and cocktail venue where consistency, personality and culture combine. Our menu combines nostalgia with modern drinking and dining ideals, drawing inspiration from golden hospitality eras of the past but remains current in Melbourne's thriving food and beverage scene.

A constantly evolving menu as well as an extensive calendar of events and activations means there is always something exciting in the works to keep things interesting.

What we offer at Lola Belle, Bell Street Coffee Window and Union Electric:

• Work in a close knit, friendly and personable team, working closely with front of house staff and managers
• Work with great produce sourced from small, independent suppliers
• Hands‑on experience running and managing a busy operation
• Professional training and ongoing development
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development
• Staff discounts across venues
• Job security within our growing and well established group
• Opportunity to help grow the food offering within the venues with a view to expand into a larger space
• Good prospects for promotion for the right candidate