Cooks - Chefs - multiple roles available

COOKS / CHEFS - TRANSPORT HOTEL - TAXI DINING ROOM - MELBOURNE CBD

Have you worked in quality restaurants, hotels or high-end kitchens in the UK, Ireland, Europe or Australia?

Taxi Kitchen is looking for passionate, hardworking chefs who take pride in great produce, exceptional technique and delivering memorable dining experiences.

Located in Melbourne's iconic Federation Square, Taxi Kitchen is a modern Australian restaurant with a menu influenced by the world's great food cultures. We believe in cooking with purpose, respecting ingredients and constantly striving to improve.

This is an opportunity to join a kitchen where you'll be challenged, supported and encouraged to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a professional commercial kitchen
• Passion for quality produce and seasonal cooking
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work cleanly and efficiently under pressure
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Pride in consistency, preparation and presentation
• A genuine team player who thrives in a professional kitchen

Essential Requirements

• Previous commercial kitchen experience
• Full Australian working rights or a valid Working Holiday Visa
• Fluent English

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Maintain exceptional mise en place and station organisation
• Work collaboratively with the senior kitchen team throughout service
• Follow recipes and specifications with precision
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety

Why Taxi Kitchen?

• Work alongside one of Melbourne's leading chef teams
• Prime CBD location at Federation Square - close to public transport
• Competitive hourly rates plus penalty rates
• Staff meals provided on shift
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• Exposure to modern Australian cuisine with global influences
• A professional kitchen that values teamwork, respect, discipline and continuous improvement

We're looking for chefs who genuinely love hospitality and want to build a career—not simply complete a shift.

Whether you've worked in a busy London gastropub, a Michelin-recognised restaurant, a luxury hotel or one of Australia's leading venues, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Kitchen Philosophy

At Taxi Kitchen, we believe that great chefs are never finished learning.

We hire people with the right attitude, curiosity and work ethic, then invest in helping them become exceptional chefs. Every service, every prep list and every new menu is an opportunity to improve.