Part Time Commis Chef – Blacksmith Bar & Grill
voco Melbourne Central | IHG Hotels & Resorts
Bring your passion for food to Blacksmith Bar & Grill!
At voco Melbourne Central, we’re all about being welcoming, unstuffy and thoughtful. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, our hotel is home to Blacksmith Bar & Grill, a vibrant restaurant serving quality food, drinks and memorable dining experiences.
We’re looking for a Part Time Commis Chef to join our Culinary team and support our restaurant operations across lunch and dinner service.
What you'll be doing
Working alongside our experienced culinary team, you’ll help deliver consistently great food while keeping the kitchen running smoothly. Blacksmith features a menu with a strong focus on quality produce and fire-grilled meats, including steaks, alongside a range of other dishes.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with food preparation and cooking for lunch and dinner service
- Preparing mise en place and dishes according to recipes and presentation standards
- Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meat, seafood, vegetables and other menu items
- Supporting the Chef de Partie and senior chefs during busy service periods
- Assisting with grill and other sections of the kitchen as required
- Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
- Assisting with stock rotation, portion control and minimising food wastage
- Working collaboratively with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams
- Following IHG and voco brand standards and hotel procedures
What we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and passionate about hospitality, with a genuine interest in developing their culinary skills.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or hotel environment as a Commis Chef
- A passion for food and a willingness to learn and develop
- An interest in working with quality produce and a varied restaurant menu
- Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and food safety practices
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- A positive attitude and strong team spirit
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Availability to work lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required
- A relevant cookery qualification or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is desirable
Why voco Melbourne Central?
At voco, we believe hospitality should feel a little different — welcoming, unstuffy and thoughtful, with plenty of personality.
You’ll be part of a supportive Culinary team at Blacksmith Bar & Grill, working across a busy hotel restaurant and gaining experience across different areas of kitchen operations.
As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, you’ll also have access to IHG colleague benefits and the opportunity to build your hospitality career with a global hotel group.
Ready to join the Blacksmith team?
If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for an opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a busy Melbourne CBD hotel, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the voco Melbourne Central family!
Pay: $29.45 – $36.81 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- This is a part-time role covering lunch and dinner service, including weekends and public holidays (as required). What is your availability to work?
Experience:
- Commis Chef: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
