CHAM, Good Food Guide Cafe of the Year winner, is looking for an experienced chef to join our small, creative kitchen in West Melbourne. Part-time, ***** hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role.
CHAM is a modern Vietnamese-inspired cafe and eatery in West Melbourne, opposite Queen Victoria Market.
Recently awarded Cafe of the Year by the Valuable Food Guide, we're an independently owned venue focused on thoughtful cooking, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality.
Our menu celebrates Vietnamese flavours and traditions through contemporary techniques and a creative approach.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced chef to join our small kitchen team for ***** hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role.
Preparing and executing dishes to a consistently high standard
Running your section confidently during service
Maintaining excellent kitchen organisation and food safety standards
Working closely with the owners and kitchen team




Contributing to specials and menu development
Supporting future dinner service plans
About You
Experience in quality restaurants or ambitious hospitality venues
Confident working independently during busy services
Strong attention to detail, organisation and consistency
Passionate about food, with a willingness to learn and contribute
Reliable, adaptable and a great team player
Experience with Vietnamese cuisine is a bonus but not essential.
What We Offer
A supportive, independently owned workplace
Creative freedom and opportunities to contribute
***** hours per week with potential for full-time progression
Competitive pay based on experience
The opportunity to grow alongside an evolving, award-winning venue
If you're passionate about cooking and want to be part of a small, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 CHAM
📍 Melbourne