Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD,
San Telmo
is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the food, wine and hospitality of Buenos Aires.
Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold Argentinian flavours and traditional fire-based cooking, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining workplace.
Who We Are
By joining San Telmo, you become part of
The San Telmo Group
– an independent hospitality group founded in Melbourne in ****.
The Group operates six unique restaurants 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!
Positions Available
2 x Full-Time Commis Chefs – $72,****** per annum
We're looking for
two Commis Chefs
to join the San Telmo kitchen team.
These roles would suit chefs with solid kitchen experience who want to continue developing their skills, take on greater responsibility and ultimately progress into leadership.
What's In It For You
Generous tips
on top of your salary and access to
monthly incentives
Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
Convenient CBD location, steps away from Parliament Station
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 have a clear pathway for further development
Genuine opportunities to progress into
Demi Chef, Chef de Partie and future leadership roles
Develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, premium Australian produce and traditional fire-based cooking
Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
Preparing and cooking dishes to San Telmo's standards while developing your skills across different sections of the kitchen
Supporting the wider kitchen operation and confidently taking on
tasks beyond your immediate section when required
Maintaining high standards across food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, food safety and organisation throughout service
What We're Looking For
Minimum 1 year of experience
working in a commercial kitchen, with the skills and knowledge expected of a Commis Chef
Full-time availability
, including the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Someone comfortable taking on responsibilities beyond their section and
genuinely interested in developing towards future leadership
Who You Are
Passionate about food, quality produce and continuing to develop your skills
Proactive, reliable and a strong team player who is willing to support the wider kitchen
Ambitious, eager to learn and interested in developing into a future kitchen leader
An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
with unrestricted working rights
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📌 Commis Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne