Job Description

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 environment.

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Who We Are

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By joining Robata, 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.

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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!

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Position Available

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+ Super + Bonuses + Tips

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Your Day-to-Day Will Include

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- Running your section and consistently preparing and presenting dishes to Robata's standards
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- Working with premium Australian produce and developing your skills in Japanese cuisine and charcoal-based cooking
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- Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth, organised and high-quality services
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The Benefits

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- Generous tips on top of your salary and access to monthly incentives and quarterly bonuses
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- Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
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- 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
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- Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team
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- Structured training and ongoing development from an experienced kitchen leadership team
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- 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!
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- Genuine opportunities for career progression into Senior CDP, Junior Sous Chef and beyond
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- Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from both Parliament and Flinders Street stations
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- Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Japanese cuisine, premium Australian produce and cooking over charcoal
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- Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
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What We're Looking For

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- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef ready to take the next step
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- Strong cooking fundamentals with the ability to confidently manage your own section during busy services
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- A passion for quality produce and learning new techniques, with Japanese cuisine or charcoal cooking experience highly regarded
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Who You Are

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- Passionate about food, quality produce and developing your craft
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- Calm, organised and efficient during busy servicesConsistent and committed to maintaining high standards
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- A robust team player who communicates well with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
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- Punctual, reliable and professional
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- Keen to learn, develop and progress your career within a growing hospitality group
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📌 Chef De Partie (Victoria)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Victoria