Job Title: Chef (Full Time)

Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Salary: Starting at $80,000-$85,000 per annum (plus usual awards, benefits and compensation in line with Australian labour regulations)

About Us

Beanitos' is a fast-paced café and restaurant venue specialising in breakfast lunch and dinner service. We pride ourselves on fresh ingredients, authentic flavours, and exceptional customer service.

Role Overview

We're seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team full time. You will lead preparation and cooking for our wok-driven lunch/dinner menu and manage breakfast service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and timely delivery in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Cook and plate dishes to menu specifications.
- Prepare and execute breakfast menu items (eggs, toasts, pancakes, breakfast bowls, etc.).
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards (HACCP/Food Safety compliance).
- Assist with stock ordering, rotation and inventory control.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff; coordinate kitchen workflow during service.
- Contribute to menu development and daily specials.
- Ensure consistent portion control and minimise food waste.
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experience.

Selection Criteria / Requirements:
- Proven experience as a cook/chef.




- Strong knife skills and ability to work with high-heat wok cooking.
- Knowledge of Australian food safety standards and relevant certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to work early morning starts, split shifts and weekends as rostered.
- Good communication skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, reliable, team-oriented attitude.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience is required.
- Minimum 1-2 years breakfast cooking experience required.
- Australian work rights essential for this position.

What We Offer:
- Competitive starting salary from $80,000 p.a., with adjustments as experience warrants.
- Employment in accordance with relevant Australian awards and workplace laws.
- Superannuation, paid leave entitlements and other statutory benefits.
- Opportunities for career development, menu input and career progression.
- Supportive team culture and staff meal provisions.

How to Apply: Please email your résumé and a brief cover letter noting relevant experience to Joel Benito, Director: [email protected]

Applications reviewed on receipt. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and trial cooking.

Beanitos' is an equal chance employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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