Chef de Partie

One of Australia’s most established restaurant groups, Trader House, is looking for a Chef de partie for the historic Fitzroy pub, Builders Arms Hotel.

About us:

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, and specialty retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. They are Gimlet at Cavendish House, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Bar Miette, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher and Morning Market.

Builders Arms Hotel

Located on iconic Gertrude Street and close to public transport, Builders Arms Hotel has long been a Fitzroy community landmark, a meeting place for connection and celebration for over 170 years. Known for its charming front bar and friendly atmosphere, it’s a place for all occasions – from a great pub meal at the counter or a long lunch in the Bistro, from a kerbside catch up with friends to special celebrations in the private dining spaces.

We deliver exceptional modern bistro food, as well as some pub classics executed to the highest standards. Proper cooking is what we do, and we pride ourselves in training all of our chefs in all sections of the kitchen. We are seeking chefs who love local produce, a dynamic work environment, and those with a discerning benchmark for quality and creativity.

Our kitchen creates exceptional dining experiences, whether it’s a cheeseburger or fish pie in the Public Bar, charred whole flounder or local mussels with fermented chilli and vitello tonnato in the Bistro, or a deluxe kitchen menu and canapés in one of our two event spaces upstairs. Our menu and ingredients are as diverse as they are delicious.

Benefits of working at the Builders:

• Put your skills to the test every day. Run your own section, order and plan for it as well as having your own creative input.
• Our menu is constantly changing and evolving, using some of the best produce and suppliers in Melbourne.
• Learn how to cook over fire with our wood rotisserie, with daily specials changing every week.
• We take career progression seriously. With one-on-one appraisals, and tailored management training, we give you the tools to progress in the industry, including how to run a business not just work in it.
• Work alongside a professional and enthusiastic team. We work together to get the job done.
• Be part Andrew McConnell’s Trader House group and the perks that come with it. We are always growing and evolving with new opportunities for our staff.
• Central location on Fitzroy’s vibrant Gertrude Street – easily accessible by tram.
• An attractive salary, as well as generous tips
• A creative, focused and energetic work environment
• Have a real say in the day-to-day operation of the business while developing yourself alongside a team of professional staff
• Flexible roster with a mix of day and night shifts - maintain a work/life balance with the opportunity to work lunch and dinner services across 7 day trading
• The finest ingredients; a captivating menu; a full, buzzing setting

If you want to get involved in something great, apply in confidence through Seek and address your cover letter to Brian MacAlister.