Located on Melbourne's Southbank, Asado is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the traditions of cooking over fire. Centred around our open parrilla grill, the menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold South American flavours and the theatre of flame, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining Asado, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!

Position Available

Monday–Friday: $36.81 per hour
Saturday: $44.18 per hour
Sunday: $51.54 per hour
Public Holidays: $73.63 per hour

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

- Preparing and cooking dishes to Asado’s standards while learning from an experienced kitchen team
- Working with premium Australian produce and developing your skills in Argentinian and fire-based cooking
- Supporting your section and the wider kitchen team to deliver organised, consistent and high-quality services

The Benefits

- Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives




- 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
- Convenient Southbank location, less than a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station
- Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side‑by‑side with a wonderful team
- Structured training and ongoing development from an experienced kitchen leadership team
- Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you’ll always know how you’re tracking and you can give us feedback on how we're doing!
- Genuine opportunities to progress into Demi Chef, Chef de Partie and beyond
- Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, premium Australian produce and cooking over fire
- Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a relevant cookery qualification
- Strong cooking fundamentals and a willingness to learn in a busy restaurant environment
- A passion for quality produce and developing your skills, with an interest in fire-based cooking highly regarded

Who You Are

- Passionate about food, cooking and developing your craft
- Eager to learn and take on feedback from experienced chefs
- Calm, organised and effective during busy services
- A strong team player who communicates well and supports those around them
- Punctual, reliable and professional
- Keen to develop and build a long-term career in hospitality

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📌 Commis Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne