Love playful Italian flavours and the buzz of a busy service? Studio Amaro is calling.

Studio Amaro is on the hunt for a Full-Time Head Chef to lead our dynamic kitchen team. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires their team, and is committed to delivering exceptional food quality and memorable guest experiences.

Working closely with the broader leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence menu development, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to the continued success of a growing hospitality group. This role is ideal for an experienced Head Chef or a strong senior kitchen leader ready to step into a key leadership position.

About Studio Amaro & Commune Group

Studio Amaro brings an elevated Italian dining experience to Melbourne's inner east, where classic techniques meet contemporary flair. As part of Commune Group, you'll work alongside some of the city's most talented chefs and hospitality professionals, supported by a team that values growth, collaboration, and passion for exceptional food and service.

What You'll Tackle Daily:

As Head Chef, you will lead all aspects of kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and team performance. Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

Leading and motivating a high-performing back-of-house team

Managing kitchen operations, service standards, and workflow efficiency

Overseeing rostering, labour management, and food cost control

Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff

Collaborating on menu development and continuous culinary improvement

This role suits an experienced hospitality leader looking to further develop their commercial, leadership, and menu innovation skills within a growing group.

What You Bring to the Table:

We're looking for a passionate, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, values team culture, and leads by example. If this sounds like you, let's talk!





Minimum 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership position

Experience leading a high-volume restaurant kitchen

Proven experience leading an Italian or contemporary Italian kitchen

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams

Demonstrated experience managing teams of 10+ back-of-house staff

A hands-on leadership style, leading by example on the kitchen floor and actively supporting service operations

Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills

Strong understanding of food cost control, labour management, and rostering

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage food cost (COGS), labour budgets, and achieve financial performance targets

Ability to maintain consistency and quality during busy service periods

Proven ability to deliver exceptional food quality and efficient service in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Passion for accountability, continuous improvement, and positive team culture

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

At The Commune Group, we're not just offering a job, we're offering a place where you can grow, learn, and make a difference. Here's what makes us special:

Opportunities to work across different venues, cuisines, and concepts

Career development within a growing hospitality group

Fun, energetic, and supportive workplace culture

Work alongside passionate hospitality professionals

Mission & Core Values:

- Human Connection - Every interaction matters; listen actively and care genuinely
- Teamwork - Trust, respect, and look after one another
- Guest & Service Obsessed - Personalise experiences; hospitality is a passion
- Say What you Mean, Do What You Say - Accountability builds trust
- Fun Energy is Contagious - positive teams create exceptional experiences
- No D***heads - Leave Your Ego at the Door

Commune Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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