Job Description
Melbourne Hospitality People – Essendon VIC
Full-Time Chefs — Mains and Larder
About the role
Mr McCracken is seeking two experienced full-time chefs to join our kitchen team at Essendon Fields.
We have positions available across:
Mains section
Larder section
Mr McCracken is a high-volume restaurant and events venue, so we are looking for organised and reliable chefs who can maintain speed, consistency and quality throughout busy services.
Key responsibilities
Complete section preparation, service and pack-down
Prepare and cook dishes accurately and consistently
Maintain high standards of presentation, portioning and quality
Work efficiently during high-volume restaurant and event services
Assist with ordering, stock rotation and waste control
Maintain excellent food-safety and kitchen-cleanliness standards
Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
Support other kitchen sections when required
Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen environment
About you
Previous experience working as a chef in a busy commercial kitchen
Experience running a mains or larder section
Strong preparation, organisation and time-management skills
Able to maintain quality and speed during peak service periods
Calm, reliable and consistent under pressure
Strong understanding of food safety, stock rotation and waste control
Positive and team-focused attitude




Available across weekdays, evenings and weekends
Valid Australian working rights
Working Holiday Visa applicants are welcome
No sponsorship is available
Benefits
Two secure, full-time positions available
Market-competitive salary based on experience
Choice of mains or larder section depending on experience
Well-equipped, high-volume commercial kitchen
Support from an experienced Head Chef and senior management team
Career-development opportunities within Melbourne Hospitality Group
Professional, energetic and supportive kitchen environment
Free on-site parking at Essendon Fields
About us
Mr McCracken is a busy and established hospitality venue located at Essendon Fields.
Known for high-volume restaurant services, functions and events, the venue offers a quality, produce-driven menu and a fast-paced working environment.
Mr McCracken is part of Melbourne Hospitality Group, providing opportunities for career development across a growing portfolio of Melbourne venues.
Job summary
We are seeking two experienced and passionate full-time chefs to take ownership of our mains and larder sections at Mr McCracken, Essendon Fields.
Key selling points
Two full-time chef positions available—mains and larder
Join an established, high-volume restaurant and events venue
Career development within Melbourne Hospitality Group

📌 Full Time Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Hospitality People
📍 Melbourne