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.

Who We Are 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.

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 effective 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
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