Food & Desire is on the hunt for passionate Chefs of all levels to join our growing team across our venues, production kitchen, catering, and some of Melbourne’s biggest major events.

Opportunities are available across our South Melbourne production kitchen, Sunnyside Events in Mount Eliza, premium weddings and corporate events, the Spring Racing Carnival, and our upcoming work at the Formula 1 Grand Prix 2027, delivering premium hospitality experiences for partners including Porsche, Ferrari and Audi at Albert Park.

Whether it’s preparing for large-scale events from our South Melbourne kitchen, working within one of our venues, an intimate private function or delivering hospitality at one of Australia’s biggest live events, we’re building a strong team of talented chefs who bring energy, skill and consistency to every service.

Roles are available now across production, venue kitchens, pre-event preparation and event service, with immediate and ongoing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook food to high quality and presentation standards across a variety of venues and event formats
- Assist with menu preparation and planning for venue events, catering and major events
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times
- Check and store delivered goods correctly
- Work collaboratively with kitchen, front of house and event teams
- Adapt confidently to different kitchen environments, from our production kitchen and permanent venues through to large-scale event catering operations
- Support smooth daily kitchen operations in fast-paced, high-volume environments

Skills & Experience

- Previous kitchen experience in a similar role




- Events and/or catering experience highly regarded but not essential
- Comfortable working across different venues and event types
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Solid communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work autonomously when required
- Must have valid working rights in Australia

What We Offer

- A supportive, energetic and team-focused culture
- Variety of work across our South Melbourne production kitchen, Sunnyside Mount Eliza, weddings, corporate catering and major events
- Opportunities to work at iconic Melbourne events including the Spring Racing Carnival and Formula 1 Grand Prix
- Competitive event-based and venue rates
- The opportunity to build consistent, ongoing work with Food & Desire beyond any single event
- Exposure to a broad range of premium hospitality experiences, from large-scale production and catering through to high-end venues and major events

Our Values

Trust. We show up!
Building relationships with honesty and integrity, creating valuable experiences and always staying accountable.

Respect. We are supportive!
Consistent in building a resilient environment. We value connection and are open with communication, delivering tailored experiences with unwavering professionalism.

Innovate. We are brave!
Celebrating creativity and unafraid to explore curiosity. We pride ourselves on delivering the best experiences and inspiring growth, time and time again.

Passion . We love what we do!
Approaching all opportunities with energy and excitement. We are driven and dedicated to our purpose, providing unforgettable experiences for our people and customers.

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