A rooftop bar, with sweeping city skyline views, and a kitchen turning out top-tier Italian party food? That’s Johnny’s Green Room in Carlton. Since our revamp and reopening, we’ve been the spot to eat, drink, and soak up Melbourne’s best vibes.

Now, we’re looking for a Head Chef with a passion for pizza and Italian cuisine to lead our kitchen. Our menu, curated by celebrity chef Karen Martini, is all about bold, seasonal flavors, and high-energy service. If you’re serious about making a career, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

As Head Chef, you’ll lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, delivering an exciting Italian-inspired menu that caters to both à la carte dining and large-scale events. You’ll bring expertise in pizza-making alongside broader Italian cuisine, ensuring that every dish—from a perfectly blistered pizza to a beautifully plated pasta—is consistently top-notch.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and inspire a tight, talented team in a dynamic, high-energy kitchen.
Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and top-tier food quality.
Execute and refine our Karen Martini-curated menu, balancing tradition with innovation.
Manage high-volume output—our kitchen is pumping food all day long for both à la carte service and major events.
Maintain consistency, efficiency, and kitchen hygiene standards.
Train and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.

A Bit About You:

A proven leader with experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef.
A pizza pro—fermentation, hydration, dough stretching, and firing pizzas are second nature.
Passionate about Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, and seasonal menus.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, keeping a cool head under pressure.
Committed to quality, consistency, and efficiency—you know how to push out serious numbers without compromising on flavor.
A natural mentor—able to develop and inspire a strong kitchen team.

The Offer:

Work in one of Melbourne’s most iconic rooftop venues.
Work-life balance—two consecutive days off + structured roster.

A fun, buzzing environment with a passionate team.

If this sounds like your kind of gig, we’d love to chat! the role.