Jacaval Hospitality Services PTY LTD – Carlton VIC Delmonte is a new Italian restaurant and wine room opening within the King & Godfree building, on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Street, in the heart of Carlton. Part of a broader precinct alongside Garfield Pizzeria, Johnny’s Green Room and Pidapipo, Delmonte will operate as a wine-led neighbourhood restaurant, focused on seasonal food and consistent execution. We are building a professional kitchen team across all levels.

This is a structured setting where quality, organisation and efficiency are key, supported by strong leadership and transparent standards. The kitchen is centred around pasta, a wood fired grill and classic techniques. Delmonte is designed for repeat trade and consistent service - requiring a kitchen that can deliver at pace, every day.

THE ROLE You will be responsible for being part of the brigade, and maintaining standards worthy of the building's history — and its next era.

You will
Develop and elevate a full kitchen brigade
Deliver dishes with precision, seasonality and purpose
Drive culture — discipline, teamwork, momentum, pride
Contribute to ordering, supplier relationships & stock integrity




Collaborate with two other venues on site for alignment + efficiency
Be focused on training, growth pathways and skill development
Set the tone — calm, structured, confident
Deliver consistency nightly, not occasionally This is a role for someone who wants to execute and scale excellence.

WHO YOU ARE You bring:
Technical strength
Ability to collaborate across venues, departments & service styles
A calm tone, steady hands & high communication
Commitment to culture — consistency, cleanliness, care You make people better — and the food better because of it. WHY THIS IS RARE - A brand-new, state of the art kitchen — built right, equipped properly
Premium produce, real suppliers, no shortcuts
Chance to shape a restaurant rather than inherit one
Three venues under the same roof — diversity, scale, creativity
A chance to build a legacy inside a historic Melbourne building
Work with an experienced, people-focused leadership team This is a job for someone who wants to build a benchmark — not just execute services

📌 Chef De Partie Casual Melbourne
🏢 Jacaval Hospitality Services
📍 Melbourne