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 ****, 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:
$***** per hour
Saturday:
$***** per hour
Sunday:
$***** per hour
Public Holidays:
$***** 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 setting
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 efficient 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