The Big Group - Guild Cafe at State Library Victoria

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen at the State Library Victoria in Melbourne. Working from menus created by our culinary team, you'll confidently prepare and present daily cafe offerings to a high standard. This role suits a reliable, self‑motivated chef who can work independently and takes pride in delivering quality food.
Work at one of Melbourne's most iconic venues – State Library Victoria
Consistent early morning shifts (3–4 hours), 5 days per week – enjoy your lunchtime and afternoons free
Full training provided, with genuine opportunities for growth opportunities as The Big Group continues to expand

Position:

We are looking for an experienced Café Chef to join our kitchen team at our retail venue within the State Library Victoria in Melbourne.

Working from menus created by The Big Group's culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting our daily café offerings to a consistently high standard. This role is suited to a confident, organised chef who enjoys working independently and takes pride in producing fresh, high‑quality food.

You will be responsible for managing your section,



maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, and ensuring dishes are prepared efficiently and beautifully presented in our Cafe display by a set time each day.

You will be making sandwiches, wraps, and easy‑to‑go breakfast items. Completing prep for the following days and communicating with our production and Ops teams for ordering and feedback on items. Some days you may be required to complete internal catering orders; this will be arranged ahead of time.

Skills and experience required:

We're looking for someone who is reliable, self‑motivated, and passionate about great food. Previous experience in a busy café or similar rapid‑paced kitchen is essential, along with solid time‑management skills and the ability to work independently.

If you're looking for a daytime café role in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues and want to join a supportive, passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Pleasesubmityour resume andwe would loveto seeacover letter onwhat you know about us andwhy you would like to work at The BigGroup!
Location: 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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