Commis Chef

Work alongside respected industry leaders on Latin American concept in Melbourne.

• Work in a respectful environment where your ideas will be listened to and your input rewarded.
• Genuine career development opportunities with structured training, support and professional development within an established and growing Hospitality Group.
• Flexible roster with venues open 7 days a week across lunch and dinner.

Do you have a passion for creating memorable experiences every day? This could be the role for youHot off a highly anticipated Sydney opening, which garnered one hat, the team behind Morena Sydney, Morena Barra in Melbourne.

Morena Barra have a relaxed outlook, celebrating the cantina spirit or bar culture of Latin America across an a la carte menu.

About the role:

This hands-on role is perfect for a Chef who is ready to take the next step in their career. Someone who wants to better utilise their culinary skills and develop managerial capabilities.

The key responsibility of this role is managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, with a focus on developing the team, staff training, achieving targeted food and wage costs while maintaining a high standard of food quality, hygiene & presentation.

You will be required to work a flexible and rotating roster across a 7 day week of operation, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About you:

This is the perfect role for someone who will relish the opportunity to grow within a respectful work environment, someone who maintains high standards and is driven by the success of themselves and others.The ideal candidate will lead by example, be professional, and have great organisational and communication skills, willing to coach and mentor the team and work alongside the Head chef to deliver an amazing experience.

You will have exemplary people management skills, clear and concise communication and a sound understanding of OHS and WHS regulations. You will offer quality and consistency throughout every service with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

About Us:

Established in 2021 by celebrated Melbourne-based Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia, Renascence Group operate three restaurants, two in Melbourne, one in Sydney and more on the way.

Morena Sydney in the heart of Martin place, is a 200 seat venue showcases a diverse range of cuisines from across Latin American cultures. Our goal is to elevate Australia's engagement with Latin America, whilst staying true to the flavours and techniques that represent Latin cuisine, the fine dining venue is a first for Sydney.

Our Melbourne restaurants focus on provenance and sustainability. Our flagship restaurant Farmer's Daughters heroes the Gippsland region and preserves the proud tradition of local farmers and producers, delivering their delicious produce direct to the heart of Melbourne.

We believe that there is a better way to do hospitality, one that that recognises effort and provides opportunity for those that put in. One that does not put profit before employees.

We expect a lot of our team when on duty but also believe that clear separation between work life and home life is important, we respect days off and strive to be an employer of choice.

We are a team of visionaries, perfectionists, and go-getters, and we're looking for like-minded people to join our ranks and help us expand.

If you're ready to elevate your hospitality career to the next level, we want to hear from you

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Breakfast/ Commis chef?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
• Are you available to work on a rotating roster?
• Do you have experience on Latin American food? Not a deal breaker

Summary of role requirements:

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of chef experience to be considered for this position
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 29/09/25