Lead Oltre's kitchen inside Prahran Market, cooking classic Italian food and developing seasonal specials. A hands-on role with direct owner collaboration, daytime shifts and two days off each week. $75,000-$85,000 + super.

Classic Italian cooking. Daytime hours. Your next step in kitchen leadership.
Oltre Alimentari e Cucina is an independent Italian venue inside Prahran Market. Our food is grounded in classic recipes, good ingredients and the care that makes a simple dish worth coming back for.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Chef with strong Italian cooking fundamentals, ready to take greater responsibility in a small kitchen.
You might be a Chef de Partie already helping lead service, a Sous Chef looking for your next step, or an experienced senior chef who enjoys hands-on cooking.
Why join Oltre?

Daytime shifts only, with two days off each week.

Practical support from the owner on kitchen planning, costs and improvements.

Input into the food, developing seasonal dishes and specials that complement Oltre’s classics.

Visible responsibility, with the opportunity to develop your leadership through daily service and team guidance.

Staff food, drinks and employee discounts.

The role
You’ll work alongside the team, taking responsibility for preparation, service and daily kitchen standards.
Your work will include:

Organising prep and setting transparent priorities before service.

Running your section and coordinating service with the kitchen and front of house.

Maintaining consistent flavour,



presentation and portions.

Guiding less experienced colleagues through clear demonstrations and practical feedback.

Keeping ordering and stock organised, monitoring waste and working with the owner on food costs.

Maintaining food safety, clean workstations and organised storage.

You’ll work with the owner on staffing, menu decisions and broader kitchen planning as you settle into the role.
What you’ll bring
You can already run a busy section independently and have experience helping coordinate service or guide other kitchen staff.
Strong skills in Italian cooking, particularly pasta, pans and sauces, are essential. You taste your food, plan ahead and communicate early when something needs attention.
We value people who take pride in their work, follow through and treat their colleagues with respect. Your previous responsibilities matter more than your job title.
The details

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year, plus superannuation, depending on experience.

Employment: permanent, full-time.

Roster: five days across Monday–Sunday, including weekends, with two days off.

Hours: daytime shifts only.

Location: Prahran Market, South Yarra.

To apply
Send your CV and a short introduction telling us:

Your current or most recent venue and the section you ran.

Your experience helping lead service or support other kitchen staff.

Your earliest start date.

A few specific sentences are enough. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial conversation.

📌 Senior Chef | Italian Kitchen | Daytime Only (South Yarra)
🏢 Oltre Alimentari e Cucina
📍 South Yarra