Something BIG is growing at Garden State Hotel — and we want you to be part of it.

Garden State Hotel is already one of Melbourne CBD’s iconic multi-level venues, and we’re getting ready to take things to a whole new level with the arrival of our brand-new Rooftop Garden, opening in mid-October.

Currently under construction, the Rooftop Garden will sit above the existing venue across two tiered levels, creating a new open-air destination overlooking Melbourne CBD, designed for long afternoons, after-work catch-ups and weekend sessions.

And the best part? You can join us now. Garden State is continuing to trade throughout the build, meaning you’ll be part of the team from the beginning and get to experience the excitement as the new rooftop comes to life.

We're hiring:
Chef de Partie
Demi Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Kitchen Porter

Why Garden State?

This is no ordinary pub kitchen. Garden State is a huge, multi-level venue in the heart of Melbourne CBD, with a diverse food offering spanning pub classics, seasonal produce-driven dishes and Italian-inspired dining at Tippy-Tay.

With the Rooftop Garden opening in October, this is an exciting time to join the kitchen team and be part of the venue's next chapter.

We’re looking for people who:




Have experience in a busy commercial kitchen for Chef roles
Are keen to learn, develop and grow their skills
Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Can work well as part of a fast-paced kitchen team
Are reliable and comfortable working across a rotating roster, including nights and weekends
For Kitchen Porters, bring great attention to detail and take pride in keeping a busy kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly

What's in it for you?
Join now and be part of the Rooftop Garden opening in October
Work in one of Melbourne CBD’s iconic multi-level venues
Career development and training opportunities
Opportunities to grow your career across 250+ venues across Australia & Recent Zealand
Staff discounts across Australian Venue Co venues
A supportive and energetic kitchen team
Plenty of prospect to pick up additional experience across different areas of the venue

Garden State is already buzzing - and we’re about to make it even bigger.

If you’re looking for your next kitchen chance and want to be part of something exciting from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

📌 Chefs Garden State Hotel Melbourne
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 Melbourne