Il Forno is looking for an experienced and reliable Cook / Commis Chef to join our small kitchen team in Hampton.

An established neighbourhood restaurant, Il Forno is a tribute to Italian culture and history, bringing together seasonal Australian and Italian produce, thoughtful cooking and warm, genuine hospitality.

As we continue to grow and evolve the restaurant, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a close-knit team and is interested in developing with us over the long term.

The Role

Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll be involved in the day-to-day preparation and service of Il Forno's menu.

Your responsibilities will include:

- General food preparation and mise en place
- Cooking and plating during service
- Maintaining consistency and presentation across dishes
- Following food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
- Maintaining an organised and clean workspace
- Assisting with kitchen cleaning and close-down where required
- Working collaboratively with the Head Chef, kitchen hand and wider restaurant team
- Contributing ideas and input as the restaurant and menu continue to develop

Our Head Chef is present throughout the restaurant's five-day trading week, making this a great prospect for someone looking to develop their skills while working within an experienced and supportive kitchen.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

- Experienced in a commercial kitchen, ideally with 2+ years' experience




- Confident with general preparation and service cooking
- Reliable, organised and consistent
- Calm and efficient during service
- Passionate about good food and quality produce
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Interested in developing their skills and taking on greater responsibility over time
- Looking for a stable, longer-term position

Experience with Italian cuisine is welcome but not essential. More key to us is a strong foundation in cooking, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in producing good food consistently.

What We Offer

- Full-time position of approximately 38 hours per week
- Monday and Tuesday off each week
- Predominantly afternoon and evening hours, generally around 2pm–10pm
- Staff meals
- Small, close-knit kitchen and restaurant team
- Opportunity for greater responsibility and progression as Il Forno grows
- Opportunity to contribute ideas as the restaurant and menu continue to evolve
- Established restaurant with an exciting next chapter ahead
- Hampton location, only a few minutes' walk from Hampton Station
- $60,000–$75,000 + super, depending on experience

We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible, but finding the right person for the team is important to us.

Applicants must be available to work Wednesday through Sunday. Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.

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📌 Cook / Commis Chef - Il Forno (Melbourne)
🏢 Il Forno Hampton
📍 Melbourne