Demi Chef

Railway Hotel Fitzroy; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible roster

Career development

Live music access

Work-life balance

Job summary

Railway Hotel Fitzroy in Melbourne invites a chef to join its iconic live music venue kitchen. You will contribute to day-to-day production, help shape menu ideas, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards.

The role offers a flexible roster that can grow into a full-time position, with opportunities to influence the venue’s food offering and work-life balance. Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years in a commercial kitchen, a relevant cookery qualification, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma/Equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen as a chef.
• Strong communication and a collaborative approach to the team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day production and support efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist in menu creation and innovation.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and monitor food production.
• Adhere to food safety standards, service procedures, and timelines.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage procedures.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Good communication

Work ethic

Efficient and organized

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Do you want to be a part of the kitchen team at one of Melbourne's most iconic live music groups? Do you want grow your skills and offer a real contribution? If the answer is yes then read on below!

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay rate with a flexible roster that could build into a full-time position.
• Genuine opportunities to develop your career – we love to promote within and will train, coach and guide you along the way.
• Work/life balance - You can be successful in your career and personal life, with no expectations to work excessive hours.
• The opportunity to use your skills and experience to influence our food offering. We encourage all our chefs to put forward ideas which you can put into practice within the kitchen.
• Access to world renowned live music shows.

Duties

• To participate in the day-to-day production of food and assist with the efficient, cost effective and smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assist in menu creation and innovation.
• Monitoring food production and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Adhering to food production and presentation standards, service procedures and service times.
• Ensuring proper food storage and stock rotation procedures are adhered to.
• Responding to and treating colleagues with professional respect and courtesy.
• Adhering to occupational health and safety guidelines, as outlined in the induction manual and other policies.

Required experience / qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen as a chef.

Required Skills

• Good communication and a willingness to follow direction.
• Good work ethic.
• Efficient and organised.
• Attention to detail.

Are you currently a Commis or Demi Chef looking for change? Are you a qualified chef looking for career progression? If the answer to either of these questions is yes then HIT US UP!

The Corner Group recognises diversity, equality and inclusion as core values. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour.

Based out of the venue in Fitzroy North. This role is a casual position and you must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for this role.