Cafe' Chef

The Big Group - Guild Cafe at State Library Victoria

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen at the State Library Victoria in Melbourne. Working from menus created by our culinary team, you'll confidently prepare and present daily cafe offerings to a high standard. This role suits a reliable, self-motivated chef who can work independently and takes pride in delivering quality food.

• Work at one of Melbourne's most iconic venues – State Library Victoria
• Consistent early morning shifts (3–4 hours), 5 days per week - enjoy your lunchtime and afternoons free
• Full training provided, with genuine opportunities for career growth as The Big Group continues to expand

At The Big Group, we are all about the essence of true hospitality, made for the 21st century. From sourcing ingredients, training our staff, and curating the details, the great Art of Australian Hospitality is its ability to flex from formal to relaxed, ultra-contemporary to authentically multicultural, and to show everyone a good time. When it comes to our team, Fun is Fundamental! We believe that a dynamic and enjoyable work environment is key to delivering exceptional service. Our team is passionate, energetic, and dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests while having a great time doing it!

Our venues Ormond House, Luminaire, Glasshouse and State Library Victoria provide stunning event spaces for corporate dinners, conferences, cocktail parties, private occasions, weddings, milestone celebrations, and everything in-between. In addition to our venues we also have a Production Kitchen in North Melbourne to support the volume of events within our venues.

We are looking for an experienced Café Chef to join our kitchen team at our retail venue within the State Library Victoria in Melbourne.

Working from menus created by The Big Group's culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting our daily café offerings to a consistently high standard. This role is suited to a confident, organised chef who enjoys working independently and takes pride in producing fresh, high-quality food.

You will be responsible for managing your section, maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, and ensuring dishes are prepared efficiently and beautifully presented in our Cafe display by a set time each day.

You will be making sandwiches, wraps, easy to go breakfast items. Completing prep for the following days and communicate with our production and Ops teams for ordering and feedback on Items. Some days you may be required to complete internal catering orders, this will be arranged ahead of time.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated, and passionate about great food. Previous experience in a busy café or similar fast-paced kitchen is essential, along with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.

If you're looking for a daytime café role in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues and want to join a supportive, passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and we would love to see a cover letter on what you know about us and why you would like to work at The Big Group!