In-Demand Chefs & cooks Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Executive Chef
Le Feu —Brighton VIC
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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FULL TIME CHEF/COOK VICTORIA
Ippudo Australia Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- $24.28 - $33.38 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Communication skills
- Kitchen
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Cook
Di Stasio Carlton —Carlton VIC
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Free food
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Cook (Part-time)
The Coffee Club Highpoint —Maribyrnong VIC
- $26 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Sous Chef - Multiple Opportunities
Compass Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- $36.90 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Cook
Red Emperor (Chinatown) Chinese Restaurant —Melbourne VIC
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free food
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Melbourne
Sung bros pty ltd —Melbourne VIC
- $76,515 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Free food
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Chef - VIC
Regis Aged Care —Camberwell VIC
- $61,967 - $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
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Chef de Partie
The Commons —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- No degree
- Parental leave
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Chef
Dawson Hospitality Services Pty Ltd —Eltham VIC
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Cook, Casual - Altona Meadows
Estia Health —Altona Meadows VIC
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance program
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Cook/Chef- IPPUDO QV MELBOURNE
Ippudo Australia Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- From $30.35 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Communication skills
- Kitchen
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Kitchen Hand/Cook
Fat Chef Forest Hill —Forest Hill VIC
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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Commi Chef
PULLMAN —East Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Communication skills
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
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Pizza Chef
Lopez One Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- $62,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
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Chef
Soi 38 —Melbourne VIC
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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Cook
Sushi-Ya (Australia) Pty Ltd (T/A: Sushi-Ya) —Melbourne VIC
- $79,000 - $81,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Education
- In-person
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Chef
ACE Immigration Services —West Melbourne VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Professional development assistance
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Chef Manager- Footscray
Royal Freemasons Ltd —Footscray VIC
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Chef
BetweenUs Coffee Food Wine —Canterbury VIC
- $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant experience
- Annual leave
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Executive Chef

Le Feu -
Brighton VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
English
Vietnamese
Menu planning
Supervising experience
Organisational skills
Food safety
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience
Time management

Full Job Description

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Employer: LE FEU CROYDON

Full-time

Annual Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 plus superannuation

The successful candidate will primarily work at:

Le Feu Croydon – 296 Bay Street, Brighton VIC 3186

The role may also require work across other Le Feu venues including but not limited to:

Le Feu Croydon (Pot Au Pho Bar) – 31 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931
Le Feu Frankston – 315 Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC 3199
Le Feu Oasis – 273 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171

About Le Feu

Le Feu is a modern Asian fusion restaurant group that blends Vietnamese culinary heritage with contemporary Australian dining. Our menu celebrates gluten-free, healthy, vibrant dishes made with premium ingredients, bold flavours, and care.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and hands-on Executive Chef to lead our kitchen teams across Brighton, Mornington and other Le Feu venues as required. This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who values consistency, creativity, food safety, team development and operational excellence.

You will be supported by experienced operators and a collaborative leadership team that values teamwork, structure and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Executive Chef, you will lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, staff training, menu development, food safety, cost control and kitchen performance across multiple venues.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can work in the operation, support venue teams, maintain standards and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor and supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen hands across multiple venues.
Maintain consistency, quality and presentation standards across all menu items.
Plan, develop and improve menus in collaboration with senior leadership.
Monitor food preparation, cooking, portioning and presentation standards.
Ensure dishes are nutritious, cost-effective and aligned with Le Feu’s brand standards.
Train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, preparation procedures and operational systems.
Manage food safety, hygiene, cleaning and compliance standards.
Explain and enforce hygiene regulations and safe food handling procedures.
Work with managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to resolve food preparation and service issues.
Support wage control, food cost control, stock management and kitchen efficiency.
Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment during busy service periods.
Drive a culture of teamwork, accountability, consistency and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced chef and confident kitchen leader with strong organisational skills, excellent time management and a sharp eye for food quality.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment.
Proven experience leading, training and supervising kitchen teams.
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.
Experience managing food quality, stock control, labour efficiency and cost control.
Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple teams and venues.
High attention to detail in food preparation, presentation and kitchen organisation.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
A collaborative attitude and genuine passion for good food and guest experience.
Fluency in English. Vietnamese and/or Chinese language skills are highly regarded.

Qualifications & experience

Candidates who have prior experience as a Chef in a comparable restaurant with proven experience leading kitchen staff are invited to apply.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens in a similar setting to us preferred;
Previous experience running multifaceted site operation preferred;
Knowledgeable across all dining periods including breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as strong conferencing experience;
Able to lead a team with a hands-on approach to problem solving; and
Full working rights in Australia

Why Join Le Feu?

Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to lead kitchen teams across a growing restaurant group.
Supportive senior leadership and experienced operators.
Creative input into menu development and kitchen strategy.
A collaborative team culture built around quality, consistency and care.

Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Experience:

Chef: 2 years (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred)
Vietnamese (Required)

Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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