Good food. Good people. A chef role with a bit of variety.

Over the Road is looking for a chef who loves cooking, enjoys a busy service and wants to be part of a team that looks after each other.

We’re a locally owned business with venues across Emerald, Gembrook and Upper Beaconsfield, alongside the Upper Beaconsfield General Store. There’s plenty happening, from café breakfasts and lunches to evening dining, functions and events.

We’re looking for someone happy to work across the business and get involved. Availability for some nights and weekends is essential.

A bit about us

We take our food seriously and enjoy having a laugh along the way. We’ve built a team that pitches in, shares knowledge and supports each other when things get busy.

The owners are involved, ideas are welcome, and your contribution matters. We want someone who takes pride in the food they send out and cares about the people working beside them.

What you’ll be doing

- Preparing and cooking quality food across breakfast, lunch and evening services.
- Working across our venues as rostered, including nights and weekends.
- Keeping preparation organised and service moving.
- Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Staying on top of food safety, stock rotation, cleaning and waste.




- Helping your teammates and contributing ideas as the business grows.

You’ll fit in well if you…

- Have some good experience working as a chef and can handle a busy service.
- Bring a positive attitude, communicate clearly and work well with others.
- Are reliable, organised and happy to roll up your sleeves.
- Take pride in consistent food, whether it’s the first plate or the fiftieth.
- Are comfortable moving between venues and working with different team members.
- Have reliable transport to our locations.

What’s in it for you?

A welcoming team, variety across venues and services, hands-on owners, and opportunities to contribute and grow with the business.

Sound like your kind of kitchen?

Apply with your résumé and a short introduction. Tell us about your kitchen experience, where you’re based, your availability—including nights and weekends—and whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time or casual work.

We’d love to hear what you’d bring to the team.

Job Types: Full time, Part-time

Pay: $29.45 – $46.95 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Emerald VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Qualified Chef (Emerald)
🏢 Over the Road Restaurant & Cafe
📍 Emerald