Join us at East end wine bar as a Chef and be a leader within passionate small kitchen team dedicated to crafting exceptional dishes that pair perfectly with our curated wine selection. We're looking for a creative, driven individual.
Location: 225 Camberwell road, Hawthorn east
Type: Full-Time
Salary: 75k - 80k + Tips + Performance Bonus
Hours: 42 hour contract
Start Date: immediately
ABOUT US
We are a contemporary wine bar with a focus on artisanal pizza, seasonal ingredients, and casual excellence. Combining relaxed hospitality with a refined food and wine offering, we’re a neighbourhood destination that prides itself on flavour, craft, and atmosphere.
Our open kitchen is centred around a traditional stone oven, turning out high-hydration dough pizzas, Alongside that, we offer a rotating selection of small plates and wine-focused dishes designed to match the mood and the pour.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a Chef to take creative and operational ownership of our kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who understands simplicity, quality, and how to build a team that delivers consistently.
You’ll have the chance to design a concise but dynamic menu that champions dough, seasonality and flavour. You’ll also contribute event menus, and collaborations with our bar and wine team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from prep to pass
Develop and maintain a strong, focused menu featuring stone oven pizza and supporting dishes
Lead, train and motivate a kitchen team
Manage inventory, supplier relationships, ordering and cost controls
Maintain hygiene and safety compliance (HACCP, food safety standards)
Collaborate with front-of-house and bar teams for seamless service
Deliver food consistently to spec, even in high-volume periods
Plan and deliver specials, seasonal menu changes, and event catering
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Proven experience as a Chef of all levels
Expertise in artisan or Neapolitan-style pizza, including dough fermentation and stone oven work
Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to delegate and train
Passion for fresh, seasonal produce and honest, flavour-led cooking
Calm, clean and consistent in both cooking and communication
An interest in wine and food pairing is a bonus (training available)
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, generous share of tips, and bonus opportunities
Creative autonomy and influence over the food direction
Flexible roster and genuine work-life balance
Staff discounts and wine tastings
A professional and supportive work environment
Growth opportunities as we expand and collaborate
