NOW HIRING: CASUAL CHEFS | IMMEDIATE START

🍴 NOW HIRING: CASUAL CHEFS – MELBOURNE IS WARMING UP | IMMEDIATE START 🍴

Winter is coming to an end, Melbourne is warming up, and everyone is coming out of hibernation! ☀️

As the city wakes up, so do the kitchens — and Hotelstaff is looking for talented, passionate casual chefs to join our team for a busy season ahead.

From major sporting events and race days to premium venues, hotels and functions across Melbourne and regional Victoria, there are plenty of opportunities to get amongst the action, showcase your skills and keep your roster full.

Whether you're looking for extra shifts, flexibility around your current commitments, or the opportunity to work across some of Melbourne's top kitchens, now is the perfect time to get back into the swing of things.

With ongoing shifts available throughout spring and beyond, you’ll have the support of a team that understands hospitality and knows what it takes to keep great chefs working.

✨ About Us

Hotelstaff is solely focused on providing exceptional Hospitality Professionals, connecting our pool of talented chefs and front-of-house staff with venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

With over 40 years of experience and providing talent to 10K+ companies, we’re proud to be one of the O.G. hospitality agencies in Australia!

🔪 What’s on the Plate

• High-demand, flexible rosters across major events, venues and functions throughout spring and beyond
• Above-award hourly rates + penalties + super + opportunities for overtime
• Weekly pay and full support from our experienced agency team
• Work in top-tier kitchens at high-profile events, premium venues and leading hotels
• Long, predictable shifts tailored to your availability
• Opportunities for ongoing work as the season gets busier

👨‍🍳 We’re Looking for Chefs Who Are

• Trade-qualified, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fast-paced kitchens
• Experienced in fine dining and hatted venues (highly regarded)
• Confident with kitchen operations and committed to food safety best practices
• Adaptable, reliable and professional, with a strong work ethic
• Ready to embrace the busy spring events season
• Flexible, open-minded and ready to roll up your sleeves wherever needed

📝 What You’ll Need to Apply

• To be living in Victoria
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Flexibility to work varied shifts at different locations around Melbourne
• Ability to travel to outer suburbs (beneficial)
• Police Check and Working With Children's Check preferable but not mandatory

🌸 Winter is almost behind us. Melbourne is warming up. The kitchens are getting busy.

If you're ready to get back in the kitchen and make the most of the season ahead, we want to hear from you!