Introduction:
About Robata
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Robata is a contemporary Japanese restaurant inspired by the centuries-old tradition of cooking over charcoal. Centred around our open robatayaki grill, our menu combines premium Australian produce, Japanese flavours and a modern approach to dining, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
Who We Are
By joining Robata, 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. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!
Position Available
Full-Time Chef de Partie – $80,000 per annum
+ Super + Bonuses + Tips
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
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Running your section and consistently preparing and presenting dishes to Robata’s standards
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Working with premium Australian produce and developing your skills in Japanese cuisine and charcoal-based cooking
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Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth, organised and high-quality services
The Benefits
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Generous tips on top of your salary and access to monthly incentives and quarterly bonuses
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Permanent full-time role – stable employment + access to paid leave
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40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
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Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team
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Structured training and ongoing development from an experienced kitchen leadership team
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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!
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Genuine opportunities for career progression into Senior CDP, Junior Sous Chef and beyond
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Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from both Parliament and Flinders Street stations
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Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Japanese cuisine, premium Australian produce and cooking over charcoal
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Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef ready to take the next step
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Strong cooking fundamentals with the ability to confidently manage your own section during busy services
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A passion for quality produce and learning new techniques, with Japanese cuisine or charcoal cooking experience highly regarded
Who You Are
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Passionate about food, quality produce and developing your craft
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Calm, organised and efficient during busy services
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Consistent and committed to maintaining high standards
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A strong team player who communicates well with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
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Punctual, reliable and professional
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Keen to learn, develop and progress your career within a growing hospitality group
