At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook premium steaks using traditional Argentinian parrilla techniques.
- Company: Join Asado, a vibrant Argentinian restaurant in Melbourne's Southbank.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous tips, staff discounts, and delicious meals on the house.
- Other info: Genuine opportunities for career progression within an established hospitality group.
- Why this job: Learn from experienced chefs and grow your culinary skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience cooking steaks or 2-3 years as a Commis Chef is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 72741 - 72741 $ per year.
Located on Melbourne’s Southbank, Asado is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the traditions of cooking over fire. Centred around our open parrilla grill, the menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold South American flavours and the theatre of flame, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.
By joining Asado, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane. We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality.
We're looking for a Full-Time Commis Chef to join our grill team at Asado. Ideally, you'll already have experience cooking steaks in a busy restaurant, with a strong understanding of proteins, heat management and high-volume service. Alternatively, you might be an experienced Commis Chef with 2–3 years in a professional kitchen who's ready to take the next step in their career and learn the art of cooking premium steaks over our traditional Argentinian parrilla.
What's In It For You
- Generous tips on top of your salary and access to monthly incentives
- Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
- 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
- Convenient Southbank location, less than a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station
- Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team
- Structured training and ongoing development from an experienced kitchen leadership team
- Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking and you can give us feedback on how we're doing!
- Genuine opportunities to progress into Demi Chef, Chef de Partie and future kitchen leadership roles
- Learn traditional Argentinian parrilla cooking, developing your skills in steak preparation, heat management and cooking premium cuts of meat
- Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
- Preparing, seasoning and cooking premium cuts of meat, developing your skills in steak cookery and traditional Argentinian parrilla techniques
- Learning to manage heat, cooking temperatures, protein quality and timing to deliver consistently excellent steaks during high-volume services
- Supporting the wider kitchen team while maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, food safety and organisation
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience cooking steaks in a busy restaurant is highly regarded, particularly with a strong understanding of proteins, heat management and cooking temperatures. Alternatively, 2–3 years' experience as a Commis Chef with a solid understanding of kitchen operations and a willingness to develop your grill skills
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, with the ability to maintain consistency, quality and organisation under pressure
- Full-time availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required, with unrestricted Australian working rights
Who You Are
- Passionate about quality produce, cooking techniques and developing your skills in steak and fire-based cooking
- Proactive, reliable and a strong team player who supports the wider kitchen
- Ambitious, eager to learn and interested in progressing into a more senior kitchen role
- Looking for a long-term opportunity to develop your career in a professional kitchen
Commis Chef in Melbourne employer: The San Telmo Group
The San Telmo Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, offering structured leadership training and genuine opportunities for career progression within its vibrant hospitality environment. With a focus on exceptional food and genuine hospitality, employees enjoy a supportive work culture, competitive salary, generous tips, and a range of benefits including staff discounts and delicious meals shared with a passionate team. Located in Melbourne and Brisbane, this independent hospitality group fosters a sense of community and belonging, making it an ideal place for those looking to build a rewarding career in the industry.
