A rooftop bar, with sweeping city skyline views, and a kitchen turning out top-tier Italian party food? That's Johnny's Green Room in Carlton. Since our revamp and reopening, we've been the spot to eat, drink, and soak up Melbourne's best vibes.
HEAD CHEF - JOHNNY'S GREEN ROOM - CARLTON
We are now looking for a Head Chef with a passion for pizza and Italian cuisine to lead our kitchen. Our menu, curated by celebrity chef Karen Martini, is all about bold, seasonal flavors, and high-energy service. If you’re serious about making a career, we want to hear from you.
The Role:
As Head Chef, you’ll lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, delivering an exciting Italian-inspired menu that caters to both à la carte dining and large-scale events. You’ll bring expertise in pizza-making alongside broader Italian cuisine, ensuring that every dish—from a perfectly blistered pizza to a beautifully plated pasta—is consistently top-notch.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and inspire a tight, talented team in a dynamic, high-energy kitchen.
Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and top-tier food quality.
Execute and refine our Karen Martini-curated menu, balancing tradition with innovation.
Manage high-volume output—our kitchen is pumping food all day long for both à la carte service and major events.
Maintain consistency, efficiency, and kitchen hygiene standards.
Train and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.
A Bit About You:
A proven leader with experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef.
A pizza pro—fermentation, hydration, dough stretching, and firing pizzas are second nature.
Passionate about Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, and seasonal menus.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, keeping a cool head under pressure.
Committed to quality, consistency, and efficiency—you know how to push out serious numbers without compromising on flavor.
A natural mentor—able to develop and inspire a strong kitchen team.
The Offer:
Work in one of Melbourne’s most iconic rooftop venues.
Work-life balance—two consecutive days off + structured roster.
A fun, buzzing environment with a passionate team.
If this sounds like your kind of gig, we’d love to chat! the role.
