About San Telmo Brisbane

Located in the heart of Brisbane, San Telmo Brisbane brings the energy, flavours and hospitality of Argentina to Queensland. Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold Argentinian flavours and traditional fire-based cooking, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining San Telmo Brisbane, you become part of The San Telmo Group – an independent hospitality group founded in Melbourne in 2011. 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!

Position Available

Full time Chef de Partie – $79,371.50 per annum

+ Super + Generous Tips and Bonuses

We’re looking for a Full-Time Chef de Partie to join the San Telmo Brisbane kitchen team. This role would suit an experienced chef who is confident running their own section, takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality food and is ready to develop their leadership skills and progress into a more senior kitchen role.

What’s In It For You

- Generous tips on top of your weekly salary
- Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
- 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
- Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from Central 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 Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef and future kitchen 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

- Taking ownership of your section, managing preparation, cooking and plating to consistently deliver dishes to San Telmo Brisbane’s standards
- Coordinating with the wider kitchen team during busy services, supporting junior chefs and ensuring your section runs smoothly and efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, stock rotation, cleanliness, food safety and organisation throughout service

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef ready to step up
- Confidence independently managing a kitchen section during high-volume services, with strong technical cooking skills, organisation and attention to detail
- Full-time availability, including the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Who You Are

- Passionate about food, quality produce and delivering consistently high standards
- Proactive, reliable and a strong team player who takes ownership of their section and supports the wider kitchen
- Ambitious, eager to develop your leadership skills and interested in progressing into a future Sous Chef role
- An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted working rights

📌 Chef de Partie (Brisbane)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Brisbane