We are a much-loved Italian restaurant in the heart of Northcote, serving wood-fired pizza, pasta and a lively tapas menu. We’re looking for a part-time qualified chef to join our kitchen team for evening service, focusing on our pasta and tapas sections.

About the role

This is a part-time position, working Thursday to Sunday with a 5pm start. You’ll work alongside our owner and head chef to prepare and deliver consistent, high-quality Italian dishes across our menu. From time to time you may be asked to start earlier to help with daytime functions. You’ll be hands-on during service, help keep the kitchen running smoothly and take pride in every plate that goes out.

Your responsibilities

- Prepare and cook pasta and tapas dishes to our recipes and standards
- Manage your section during busy dinner services
- Handle prep for evening service, including sauces, fresh pasta and ingredients
- Assist with daytime functions when required
- Clean up and end of service
- Assist other staff when needed
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and local council requirements
- Help with stock control, ordering and minimising waste




- Work well with the front-of-house team and support junior staff

About you

- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or higher), or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in a busy restaurant kitchen, ideally Italian or Mediterranean
- Knowledge of fresh pasta and tapas-style dishes is highly regarded
- Reliable, organised and calm under pressure
- A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for positive food
- Current Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor certificate (desirable)
- Available to work Thursday to Sunday, 5pm start, with some flexibility for earlier starts
- Full working rights in Australia
- Speak and understand English

What we offer

- Part-time hours, Thursday to Sunday, 5pm start
- Pay in line with the Restaurant Industry Award, depending on experience
- A genuine opportunity to contribute to the menu and grow with the business

How to apply

Send your resume and a short note about your experience.

Pay: $27.50 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 – 22.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Qualified Chef (Northcote)
🏢 Pizza e Vino
📍 Northcote