Chef

Chef Wanted – Join the La Vallée Family

La Vallée is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Chef to join our team full-time.

The role will be 5 days per week — 3 day shifts and 2 night shifts, giving you a great balance between daytime and evening service.

Located in Essendon, La Vallée is all about quality food, creative presentation, woodfired pizza, great coffee and genuine hospitality — all in a fun, supportive and no-ego environment.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to be part of a workplace where people respect each other, have fun and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Chef
• Woodfired pizza experience preferred
• Strong cooking fundamentals and excellent knife skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Positive attitude with no ego
• Clean, organised and professionally presented
• Reliable and a great team player
• Passion for producing consistently high-quality food
• Strong attention to detail and presentation

The Important Part

Before applying, please check out our Instagram @lavallee.melbourne.

We want someone who can confidently produce and plate food to a similar standard and style. Presentation matters to us, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in every dish that leaves the kitchen.

What We Offer

• Full-time position
• 5-day working week
• 3 day shifts + 2 night shifts
• Friday & Saturday kitchen closes at 9pm
• Fun, supportive and no-ego team culture
• A positive, respectful and drama-free workplace
• Opportunity to grow with La Vallée
• Creative input is encouraged
• Become part of the La Vallée family

If you're a chef who loves great food, takes pride in what you do and wants to work somewhere fun, respectful and genuinely team-focused, we'd love to hear from you.

Come join the La Vallée family.

Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Experience:

• wood fired pizza/ chef: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person