Chef / Cook – Entrepreneurial Opportunity
IMMEDIATE START
South Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time
Coppersmith Hotel is looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial chef to join our kitchen team.
We're a gastro pub and boutique hotel in South Melbourne, known for quality food, great service, and a welcoming local atmosphere. We're looking for someone who wants more than just another kitchen job—someone with energy, initiative, and a passion for creating great food while helping shape the future of our venue.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who enjoys running a smooth service, mentoring a team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading kitchen service and daily operations
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes
- Managing prep, stock control, and ordering
- Maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards
- Training and developing junior kitchen team members
- Contributing creative ideas for menus, specials, and seasonal offerings
- Helping drive the continued growth and success of the kitchen
What we're looking for:
- An ambitious chef with an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine passion for hospitality
- Previous experience as a Cook, Chef, or in a similar leadership role
- Strong all-round cooking skills across lunch and dinner service
- Confidence leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
- Someone who takes ownership, thrives on responsibility, and enjoys building something great
Why join us?
- Full-time position with immediate start
- Opportunity to have real input into menus and the direction of the kitchen
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Work in a respected South Melbourne gastro pub and boutique hotel
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development
If you're a motivated chef who's ready to take ownership, bring fresh ideas, and grow with a quality hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
