Restaurant, Retail and Events Group
About Trader House
Trader House is a collective of restaurants, specialty retail stores and tailored events by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.
Ours are some of Melbourne’s most iconic and critically acclaimed establishments; they embody the values and culinary culture of Melbourne. They include award-winning restaurants, bars, a pub, a bakery & grocer, specialty butcheries and tailored events. They are acclaimed locally and internationally for being at the forefront of quality, creativity, and dependability.
Over the last decade and a half, Andrew McConnell has anticipated how Melburnians like to eat. The success and reputation of each restaurant, event and retail space are a testament to the vision and diligence of him and his team.
"I have been with the group for over 5 years. I started at the bottom, and with the help of great mentors and peers I progressed to where I am. The best part of my day is when service is about to start, and the team is looking sharp, focused and ready for action. The feeling in the room is indescribable. I can proudly say that working for Trader House has moulded me into the person I am today."
"I’ve worked in a range of venues around Melbourne and Australia, and I am yet to find another organisation that provides structure, development and mentorship like Trader House. The restaurant is structured to crowdsource ideas for development from the staff. Because of this, we are given a voice to say what we need and are then given the tools we need to succeed."
Employee Benefits
- We do what we do because we love it - we are motivated by meaningful hospitality and interactions. We are guided by our core values of Development, Integrity, Inclusivity, Quality and Community in all the things we do.
- We offer industry-leading training at every level, and offer career progression for those who seek it.
- We have a community of supportive leaders in each business and area of expertise. We work together to get the best outcome, and we set our people up for success.
- Our businesses are longstanding and steeped in Melbourne’s food landscape, and will only continue to grow in the years to come. We offer flexible hours, above award pay rates, inclusive teams and strong leadership, and work that is varied, meaningful and above all – fun!
