At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team and help create delicious dishes in a vibrant environment.
- Company: Be part of Trader House, a leading hospitality group in Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Work in a historic venue with a creative team and great vibes.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and develop your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a passion for food and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Join one of Australia's most established hospitality groups, Trader House, and take the next step in your career at the historic Builders Arms Hotel.
About us: Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.
Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith, Morning Market, Stokehouse, Marea Beach House & Bar and Ultramarinos. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.
Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.
Builders Arms Hotel: A Gertrude Street landmark for over 170 years, the Builders is a place for all occasions: a lively public bar, bustling bistro and private dining rooms. Our kitchen produces everything from cheeseburgers and fish pie to whole flounder, mussels with fermented chilli and elegant event menus. Proper cooking, excellent produce and training across all sections are at the heart of what we do.
What you'll gain:
- Opportunity to Learn & Grow – Develop your kitchen skills, gain valuable experience, and grow your career in hospitality.
- Real career progression: one-on-one appraisals, tailored training and management development.
- Exposure to both bistro and event kitchens.
- Be part of Andrew McConnell's Trader House group, with opportunities across the portfolio.
Why work with us:
- Flexible roster with a mix of day and night shifts for both full time and casual positions.
- Great Team & Supportive Environment – Work alongside a friendly, welcoming team in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Central Fitzroy location, easy PT access.
- A creative, energetic team culture where your voice counts.
Kitchen Hand in Melbourne employer: Builders Arms Hotel
Trader House is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and excellence in hospitality. As a Restaurant Manager at Builders Arms Hotel, you'll benefit from competitive salaries, weekly tips, and access to professional development opportunities, including WSET training. Join a passionate team dedicated to shaping Australia's dining scene while enjoying staff discounts across all venues and the chance to grow within one of the country's most respected hospitality groups.
