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 68 665 199 271). 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

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



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

Skills and experience

- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification)
- At least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience as a Chef, ideally in a busy à la carte or high-volume kitchen
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Sound understanding of food-safety and hygiene standards
- Experience in vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based cuisine will be highly regarded
- Diploma of Hospitality Management

What we offer

- A permanent, full-time role with a well-known and busy Fitzroy venue
- A supportive kitchen team and a creative, produce-driven menu
- 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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: $78,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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🏢 3DM VENTURES
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