Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Robata is a contemporary Japanese restaurant inspired by the centuries-old tradition of cooking over charcoal.
Centred around our open robatayaki grill, our menu combines premium Australian produce, Japanese flavours and a modern approach to dining, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced setting.
Who We Are
By joining Robata, 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
+ Super + Bonuses + Tips
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
Running your section and consistently preparing and presenting dishes to Robata's standards
Working with premium Australian produce and developing your skills in Japanese cuisine and charcoal-based cooking
Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth, organised and high-quality services
The Benefits
Generous tips
on top of your salary and access to
monthly incentives and quarterly bonuses
Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave




40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
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 for career progression into Senior CDP, Junior Sous Chef and beyond
Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from both Parliament and Flinders Street stations
Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Japanese cuisine, premium Australian produce and cooking over charcoal
Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef ready to take the next step
Strong cooking fundamentals with the ability to confidently manage your own section during busy services
A passion for quality produce and learning new techniques, with Japanese cuisine or charcoal cooking experience highly regarded
Who You Are
Passionate about food, quality produce and developing your craft
Calm, organised and efficient during busy servicesConsistent and committed to maintaining high standards
A strong team player who communicates well with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
Punctual, reliable and professional
Keen to learn, develop and progress your career within a growing hospitality group
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📌 Chef De Partie (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne