Gradi Crown is calling all Chefs, Cooks and Pizza Makers looking for their next prospect.

Winter is wrapping up and we’re getting ready for the fun part of the hospitality calendar. spring, summer, events, celebrations and busy restaurant services at Crown Melbourne.

We’re expanding our kitchen team and want to hear from chefs of all levels, whether your strengths are in pans, grill, pizza, preparation or all-round restaurant cooking.

Full-Time and Part-Time applicants are particularly encouraged to apply as we’re looking to build a stable, long-term kitchen team. Casual chefs are also very welcome to apply.

Required

- Minimum 1 year professional kitchen experience
- Experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Strong food preparation and basic knife skills
- Ability to work efficiently during busy services
- Good food safety and hygiene practices
- Reliable, organised and team-focused attitude
- Availability across evenings and weekends

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery will be highly regarded for qualified chef positions.

Salary

Full-Time / Part-Time: $27.08 – $29.45 per hour + superannuation + applicable penalty rates

Casual: $33.85 – $36.81 per hour + superannuation + applicable penalty rates

Restaurant Industry Award – Levels 2–4, depending on qualifications, experience and duties performed.

Full-Time: 38 hours per week

Part-Time: approximately 8–35 hours per week

Casual: shifts offered according to availability and operational requirements

Location

Gradi at Crown

8 Whiteman Street

Southbank VIC 3006





Who we are

Gradi is an established Italian hospitality brand known for authentic Italian food, traditional Neapolitan pizza and genuine hospitality.

Located within Crown Melbourne, our restaurant offers the opportunity to work in a busy, professional kitchen within one of Melbourne’s leading hospitality and entertainment precincts.

What you’ll do

Depending on your experience, you may work across:

- Pans and pasta
- Grill
- Pizza
- Preparation and mise en place
- General restaurant cooking
- Plating and service

What you’ll bring

- Whether you’re an experienced cook, qualified chef, pizza maker or developing kitchen professional, we’re interested in people who can cook, contribute and work well within a busy team.
- With the warmer months ahead, this is a great time to join Gradi Crown and secure stable hospitality work with a team you can grow with beyond the summer season.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Please note that due to the volume of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

'CHI MANGIA BENE, VIVE BENE'

'WHO EATS WELL, LIVES WELL'

Pay: $27.08 – $36.81 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Career development assistance

Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (Required)

Language:
- English (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Location:
- Southbank VIC 3006 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Calling All Chefs – Cooks & Pizza Makers (Southbank)
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