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The Best New Jobs in Melbourne | August 26, 2025

Opportunities at Lagotto, Butter Days Bakery, Allpress Espresso and more.

Allpress Espresso | Head Chef

One of Melbourne’s best cafes and coffee companies is on the hunt for a kitchen lead to run the culinary side of the business. You’ll be working sociable day hours across weekdays, creating a menu to run across each cafe location and running the team day-to-day. A great role for an experienced chef looking for better work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements and plenty of free coffee and beans up for grabs.

Lagotto | Sous Chef

Join the kitchen crew at this inner-north restaurant that’s popular with locals. You’ll be dishing up Italian-inspired cuisine in a laid-back venue run by an award-winning team with more restaurant openings in the pipeline. Full-time hours and career progression opportunities are on offer.

The Corner Store Network | Coffee Roaster and Operations Coordinator

Take on an influential leadership role where you’ll be running a specialty coffee and roasting operation. You’ll be responsible for sourcing beans from Timor-Leste, fine-tuning the roasting process and training junior staff. You’ll also receive industry leading training and progression opportunities of your own. Flexible part-time hours are on offer.

Harriot | Managers

This successful restaurant group is looking for managers to join the team. You’ll have the chance to manage one of several venues, all Italian-inspired serving up different takes on various regional cuisines. You’ll be joining the crew behind some of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants and growing in your career with great training opportunities on offer. Full-time hours.

To Be Frank Bakery | Head Baker

Take on a head baker role at this popular Collingwood bakery. You’ll be taking on leadership and training responsibilities as well as creative and menu development duties. A great opportunity for an experienced baker to take on a new position with a progressive and exciting brand. Full-time hours.

Auction Rooms | Barista

Take on a casual barista role at this popular North Melbourne cafe that’s been in business for more than a decade. An excellent role for someone seeking work-life balance while still taking strides in their hospitality career. Great training is available and you’ll be serving a loyal customer base.

Lucas Restaurants | Restaurant Managers

Multiple venue management positions are up for grabs at one of Australia’s most successful hospitality groups. Run a casual diner, a high-class restaurant or a bar, with great training opportunities available and a strong network at your disposal. Full-time hours are on offer.

Butter Days Bakery | Multiple Positions

This new neighbourhood bakery is on the hunt for multiple team members to help the venue establish itself. Join the back-of-house crew where you’ll be baking and getting creative; or be the face of the business serving locals out front. A range of hours and shifts are up for grabs, with no night work.

Photography: Casey Horsfield

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