Introduction:
About the Company
The San Telmo Group operates 5 unique venues, with its flagship Melbourne restaurant San Telmo renowned for traditional asado-style cooking, premium cuts and bold South American hospitality. Now expanding to Brisbane, the Group brings the same commitment to culinary excellence and people development that has made San Telmo a benchmark in Australian dining. People enjoy working here because the Group genuinely invests in its team — from Kitchen Hand to Director.
About the Role
We’re seeking both Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties to join the opening team at San Telmo Brisbane. While both roles are hands-on kitchen positions within a fast-paced, premium restaurant environment, the scope of responsibilities will vary depending on your level of experience and position.
Commis Chef Duties
- Supporting day-to-day kitchen operations during service
- Assisting with food preparation and section setup
- Learning San Telmo standards, recipes and cooking techniques
- Maintaining cleanliness, food safety and organisation across the kitchen
- Working closely with senior chefs to develop your skills and progress your career
Chef de Partie Duties
- Leading your section and driving consistent service execution
- Assisting with menu development, recipe consistency and food quality
- Supporting the training and development of junior kitchen staff
- Managing section preparation, stock control and ordering where required
- Contributing to a structured, high-performing kitchen culture
Skills & Experience
- Proven BOH experience in a fast-paced, premium restaurant environment
- Strong understanding of section management, prep organisation and service execution
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality during high-volume service periods
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operational standards
- Full working rights in Australia and availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
Description:
Culture
People enjoy working at San Telmo because the culture is built on respect, craft and genuine care for people’s careers. The Group offers stable, sensible rosters with no unpaid overtime and a collaborative team environment where your ideas shape the venue. One of our current Directors started as a Kitchen Hand — that is not a tagline, it is how we operate.
Benefits
- Stable roster with structured hours — the old standard of back-to-back doubles and unpaid overtime doesn't apply here!
- Relevant, fully-funded external training for kitchen management & profitability
- Generous staff discounts — dine at San Telmo venues across Brisbane and Melbourne with huge discounts
- Real promotion pathway — internal advancement actively supported! One of our Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand.
- Less than 10 minutes walk from Brisbane Central Station
- End-of-trip facilities, including secure indoor bike storage, fully equipped bathrooms with lockers, showers, hair dryers, ironing facilities and towel service.
Skills and Experiences:
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Human Resources via
[email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 business days for an initial phone screen, followed by a kitchen trial for final candidates.
The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
