Part Time Commis Chef – Blacksmith Bar & Grill

voco Melbourne Central | IHG Hotels & Resorts

Bring your passion for food to Blacksmith Bar & Grill

At voco Melbourne Central, we’re all about being welcoming, unstuffy and thoughtful. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, our hotel is home to Blacksmith Bar & Grill, a vibrant restaurant serving quality food, drinks and memorable dining experiences.

We’re looking for a Part Time Commis Chef to join our Culinary team and support our restaurant operations across lunch and dinner service.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our experienced culinary team, you’ll help deliver consistently great food while keeping the kitchen running smoothly. Blacksmith features a menu with a strong focus on quality produce and fire-grilled meats, including steaks, alongside a range of other dishes.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Assisting with food preparation and cooking for lunch and dinner service

Preparing mise en place and dishes according to recipes and presentation standards

Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meat, seafood, vegetables and other menu items

Supporting the Chef de Partie and senior chefs during busy service periods

Assisting with grill, larder and other sections of the kitchen as required

Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards

Maintaining a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment

Assisting with stock rotation, portion control and minimizing food wastage





Working collaboratively with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams

Following IHG and voco brand standards and hotel procedures

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands‑on and passionate about hospitality, with a genuine interest in developing their culinary skills.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or hotel environment as a Commis Chef

A passion for food and a willingness to learn and develop

An interest in working with quality produce and a varied restaurant menu

Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and food safety practices

The ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen

A positive attitude and strong team spirit

Good communication and organizational skills

Availability to work lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required

A relevant cookery qualification or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is desirable

Why voco Melbourne Central?

At voco, we believe hospitality should feel a little different — welcoming, unstuffy and thoughtful, with plenty of personality.

You’ll be part of a supportive Culinary team at Blacksmith Bar & Grill, working across a busy hotel restaurant and gaining experience across different areas of kitchen operations.

As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, you’ll also have access to IHG colleague advantages and the opportunity to build your hospitality career with a global hotel group.

📌 Commis Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Voco
📍 Melbourne