Chef

CHEF WANTED – Anerie Bistro, Phillip Island
Permanent | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Anerie is Phillip Island’s only true French bistro, a locally loved, high-quality venue known for traditional French cuisine, intimate dining, and a fiercely proud commitment to doing things properly.

We’re currently looking for a qualified, experienced chef to join our team, someone with a passion for French food and a head for clean, organised, high-functioning kitchens.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen
• Demonstrated experience with traditional French cooking techniques
• Desire to contribute to or take the lead in menu development
• Confident leadership, a team-first mindset, and the ability to work autonomously
• Clean, organised, and proactive, we run tight, not chaotic
• A calm communicator who leads by example
• High food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work in a small, collaborative team

NOTE: Our kitchen is smaller than most domestic kitchens, but it consistently punches above its weight. If you're resourceful, efficient, and thrive in well-run spaces, you’ll fit right in.

What we offer:

• Full-time, stable employment

• A supportive, respectful workplace

• Seasonal menus, French fare, and the occasional indulgent degustation

• Real input and room to grow with a passionate team

• Competitive pay (based on experience)

• A team that values professionalism, calmness, and consistency

• Based on Phillip Island — where summer means sun, surf, and nature, and winter brings wild seas, dramatic skies, and the perfect excuse to perfect your sauces

Location: Cowes, Phillip Island

To apply: Email your CV and a short cover letter to cryss@anerie.com.au