The Venue
The Rising Sun Hotel has stood proudly on the corner of Burnley and Swan since the 1800s, watching the world change while remaining, mercifully, the kind of pub where you can still get a proper pint without downloading an app. Now, reopening in late-April from the team behind the Royal Oak (Fitzroy North) and The Sporting Club (Brunswick), it’sentering a new era, one that champions warmth, familiarity, and food that’s proudly, wonderfully pubby.

The Role
The Rising Sun will be a true local’s pub, the kind of place that pulls you in for a quick pint, a long lunch, and everything in between. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, the focus is simple: classic, flavour-packed Australian pub fare with timeless European influences.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chef, guiding junior team members across all sections of the kitchen. Confidence on the grill is essential, but you’ll also need to handle fryer, larder, and all the careful prep that keeps a service flowing seamlessly.

We’re looking for someone with at least three years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen, alongside relevant credentials (Commercial Cookery Level 3 minimum). Strong fundamentals are a must: confident knife skills, clean prep, tidy plate presentation, a calm head during service, and a real understanding of kitchen systems and timing. This isn’t a ‘heat and serve’ kitchen; we expect proper cooking and pride in your section.

It’s a full-time, hands-on role, suited to a chef who knows that real kitchens aren’t built on ego, but on teamwork, good humour, and respect for the ingredients.

Bonus points if you’ve worked a grill in a quality pub or bistro kitchen, or have a genuine interest in seasonal produce direct from the farm and British-Australian pub classics built with traditional techniques.

What We’re Offering

Full-time employment under the Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement 2023/2024

Salary between $70,000–$75,000, based on experience (super on top)

Regular rostered days off

Favourable overtime conditions (if and when it occurs)

A loyal local following, with a seasonal menu of thoughtful, modern pub food with produce direct from the farms.

Health & Wellbeing Program and increased parental leave entitlements

Guaranteed annual salary increases under the Enterprise Agreement

This role covers all aspects of kitchen life; prepping and executing lunch service (seven days a week) and dinner service (seven nights a week), assisting with menu development, mentoring junior chefs, and helping maintain a clean, efficient kitchen. Reporting directly to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll be a vital part of a well-run, much-loved venue.

Why Join Us?

Supportive leadership: Professional ownership and management genuinely invested in your career

It's All New: Make your mark in a new venue, under new stewardship, your chance to be apart of something fun, challaanging and exciting

Ongoing development: Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your back-of-house knowledge

Stability: Enjoy long-term job security within a celebrated hospitality group

How to Apply
If you want to be apart of a fresh new chapter and a brand new opening. Then we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly via SEEK.

We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

Because great pubs (like great teams) thrive on diversity.

Please note:

Availability for weekend and evening shifts is essential!

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

And only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.