Chef

Welwyn Australia Pty Ltd T/As Rococo St Kilda.

Located in the heart of St. Kilda on one of the busiest strips in Melbourne is an exciting restaurant called Rococo, situated just a minute’s walk from St. Kilda beach. We are a 300+ seater Modern Italian restaurant open 7 days a week for brunch and dinner. Our objective is to create an institution where service is paramount. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to help us build our kitchen team and improve our procedures.

A true love of the hospitality industry, energy, and a sincere passion for achieving great results will be the cornerstones of the individuals who seek out these opportunities.

The Company

Our aim when we launched Rococo back in 2005, and to this day, has always been to provide Melburnians with simple, honest, delicious Italian food. We have 2 venues, the first is located in the heart of St. Kilda, on Acland Street.

Since opening in 2005 as an 80-seat restaurant, our St. Kilda venue has expanded to 300+ seats. Our second venue is located on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. This beautiful, light filled venue has been open since 2008.

We are passionate about all things food and wine and believe in the creating an experience for all our guests.

Job role

Rococo St Kilda is looking for experienced Chefs to join our team.

This incredible, full-time opportunity will help further your career in an established and credible hospitality venue, with achievable career prospects.

You will play an integral role in the success of Rococo St Kilda.

Some of your responsibilities include but are not limited to:





- Menu development
- Inventory control
- Managing food costs
- Staff training and development
- Liaising with suppliers

Who we are looking for:

- We are an extremely busy restaurant and trade at very high volume so the ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards is an absolute must;
- Relevant Diploma Qualification or experience in lieu
- At least 2 years Previous Chef experience essential;
- A passion for good food, quality ingredients and flavours is highly regarded;
- Understanding of food safety standards
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
- We are looking for someone with initiative and drive;
- A professional and hands on approach with a willingness to learn and develop;
- You will be required to be well presented at all times;

Our Offer:

- A real opportunity for growth; join an expanding company that believes in promotion from within

If you are a hospitality gun who seeks absolute excellence and accuracy in all that you do, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit an updated CV and a cover letter addressing the requirements at [email protected]

Please note we are only accepting applicants based in Melbourne with full working rights.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $81,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
- St Kilda VIC 3182: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (St Kilda)
🏢 Rococo
📍 St Kilda