Job Description

Melbourne Hospitality People – Essendon VIC

Full-Time Chefs — Mains and Larder About the role n

Mr McCracken is seeking two experienced full-time chefs to join our kitchen team at Essendon Fields.

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We have positions available across:

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Mains section

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Larder section

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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 n

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- Complete section preparation, service and pack-down
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- Prepare and cook dishes accurately and consistently
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- Maintain high standards of presentation, portioning and quality
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- Work efficiently during high-volume restaurant and event services
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- Assist with ordering, stock rotation and waste control
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- Maintain excellent food-safety and kitchen-cleanliness standards
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- Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
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- Support other kitchen sections when required
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- Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen setting
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About you nn
- Previous experience working as a chef in a busy commercial kitchen
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- Experience running a mains or larder section
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- Strong preparation, organisation and time-management skills
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- Able to maintain quality and speed during peak service periods
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- Calm, reliable and consistent under pressure
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- Strong understanding of food safety, stock rotation and waste control
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- Positive and team-focused attitude
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- Available across weekdays, evenings and weekends
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- Valid Australian working rights
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- Working Holiday Visa applicants are welcome
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- No sponsorship is available
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Benefits nn
- Two secure, full-time positions available
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- Competitive salary based on experience
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- Choice of mains or larder section depending on experience
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- Well-equipped, high-volume commercial kitchen
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- Support from an experienced Head Chef and senior management team
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- Career-development opportunities within Melbourne Hospitality Group
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- Professional, energetic and supportive kitchen environment
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- Free on-site parking at Essendon Fields
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About us n

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.

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Mr McCracken is part of Melbourne Hospitality Group, providing opportunities for career development across a growing portfolio of Melbourne venues.

Job summary n

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 n

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- Two full-time chef positions available—mains and larder
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- Join an established, high-volume restaurant and events venue
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- Career development within Melbourne Hospitality Group
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📌 Full time chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Hospitality People
📍 Melbourne