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

+ 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 transparent 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

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