Chef – Full-Time Position

The Vegie Bar, Fitzroy

About us

The Vegie Bar is a well-established vegetarian and plant-based restaurant located in the heart of Fitzroy, operated by 3DM Ventures Pty Ltd (ABN **************). Known for a fresh, seasonal, and creative menu served in a fast-paced à la carte setting, we pride ourselves on quality produce, consistency, and genuine hospitality. Our kitchen is a busy, high-volume environment, and we are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to help lead food preparation and continue developing our offering.

About the role

Reporting to venue management, the Chef will take a senior hands-on role in the kitchen — preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, driving standards across the section, contributing to menu development, and helping to guide and train junior kitchen staff. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Fitzroy premises.

Key responsibilities

1. Planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food across service periods
2. Planning menus and estimating food and labour costs
3. Ordering food supplies, managing stock levels, and minimising wastage
4. Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
5. Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard, including during peak service
6. Discussing menu and food-preparation matters with venue managers, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff
7. Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on food-preparation procedures
8. Ensuring compliance with hygiene, food-safety,



and workplace health and safety regulations
9. Selecting and training kitchen staff as required
10. Freezing and preserving food products where necessary

Skills and experience

1. Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification)
2. At least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience as a Chef, ideally in a busy à la carte or high-volume kitchen
3. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations
4. Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a quick-paced hospitality environment
5. Sound understanding of food-safety and hygiene standards
6. Experience in vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based cuisine will be highly regarded (desirable)
7. Diploma of Hospitality Management (desirable, not essential)

What we offer

1. A permanent, full-time role with a well-known and busy Fitzroy venue
2. A supportive kitchen team and a creative, produce-driven menu
3. Opportunity to contribute to menu development and progress within the business

How to apply

If you are a qualified and passionate Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [application email], or apply directly through this platform. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 28 days from the date of this advertisement.

The Vegie Bar (3DM Ventures Pty Ltd) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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