Chef

Chef McKinnon Hotel | Melbourne's Inner South-East

Great food starts with great people.

At McKinnon Hotel, we're on the hunt for a passionate Chef who loves the buzz of service, takes pride in their craft, and enjoys being part of a team that genuinely has each other's backs.

We're not a corporate kitchen. We're a community-focused venue with a modern food offering, loyal locals, and a team that loves what they do. Our kitchen is fast-paced, creative, and always striving to improve. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued and your career can grow, keep reading.

What's the Gig?

As Chef, you'll work alongside the Head Chef to help lead the kitchen, inspire the team, and deliver consistently great food.

You'll be:

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation, maintaining consistency and excellence in taste and presentation
• Run kitchen sections and confidently command the pass during high-volume services.
• Ensure exceptional presentation, taste, and consistency across all modern Australian menu items.
• Manage stock control, prep lists, ordering, and waste minimisation to support kitchen KPIs
• Assist in leading, mentoring, and motivating other chefs and kitchen hands

Who We're Looking For

You're the kind of chef who:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, capable of handling multiple responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a busy pub, bistro, or restaurant environment.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications (Certificate III/IV or equivalent).
• Full Australian working rights and flexibility to work a rotating roster (including weekends and nights).
• Strong communication skills and a calm, structured approach to high-pressure service.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance and a safe working environment for all staff
• Brings positive energy, reliability, and a good sense of humour to work
• Is passionate about great food, quality produce, and hospitality

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary package of $80,000 – $90,000 plus super
• Opportunities for career progression within a thriving hospitality environment
• Supportive owners and management who value their team
• A positive workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work, in house discount & staff meals
• A genuine opportunity to progress within a growing hospitality group
• The chance to work with a great team in a venue with strong community roots
• Stable, secure full-time hours with a supportive management team

Why McKinnon Hotel?

Because hospitality should be fun.

We work hard, support each other, celebrate wins together, and take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests. We're building something special and we're looking for people who want to be part of the journey.

If you're ready for your next challenge and think you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person