Stella’s Kitchen – Lysterfield

Stella’s Kitchen is looking for an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team on a casual basis, with the potential to move into a full-time position in the coming weeks for the right person.

We are a high-volume, fast-paced venue, regularly producing 200–400 covers per day, so strong experience in a busy commercial kitchen is essential.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Chef
- Proven experience in a high-volume venue producing 200–400 covers per day
- Strong pans and larder experience is an absolute must
- Ability to confidently run your own section during busy service
- Strong breakfast and lunch service experience
- Rapid, organised and able to perform under pressure
- Excellent attention to consistency, presentation and portion control
- Strong communication and teamwork
- High standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation
- Must be available to work both Saturdays and Sundays – these are our busiest days and weekend availability is essential




- Must have a reliable car and licence to commute to work, as there is no convenient public transport close to the venue

THE ROLE This position will initially be casual, with the opportunity to progress into a full-time role within the coming weeksfor the right person.

DAYTIME HOURS ONLY – NO NIGHTS.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys the pace of a busy kitchen but wants to work daytime hospitality hours without late nights.

We need someone who understands the expectations of a genuinely high-volume venue and can step onto pans or larder and hit the ground running.

Please only apply if you meet the experience requirements and are available to work both Saturdays and Sundays.

To apply, please send your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.

Pay: $35.00 – $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 CASUAL CHEF Potential to Progress to Full-Time (Lysterfield)
🏢 Stella's Kitchen
📍 Lysterfield