Chef

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anerie Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Anerie

Anerie is seeking a full-time Chef with European cooking experience to join our small but mighty bistro kitchen on Phillip Island. Clean, calm, and organised? We want you.

  • Opportunity be part of a passionate team(s) across both venues
  • Chance to showcase your creativity and culinary skills
  • Your chance to contribute to our Seasonal menus, French/European fare, and the occasional indulgent degustation

Anerie is Phillip Island's only true French bistro, a locally loved, high-quality venue known for traditional French cuisine, intimate dining, and a fiercely proud commitment to doing things properly.

We're currently seeking a qualified, experienced chef to join our team, someone with a passion for French/European cuisine and a knack for maintaining clean, organised, high-functioning kitchens.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in a professional kitchen
  • Demonstrated experience with traditional French cooking techniques
  • Desire to contribute to or take the lead in menu development
  • Team-first mindset, and the ability to work autonomously
  • Clean, organised, and proactive, we run tight, not chaotic
  • A calm communicator who leads by example
  • High food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work in a small, collaborative team

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our kitchen is smaller than most domestic kitchens, but it consistently punches above its weight. If you're resourceful, efficient, and thrive in well-run spaces, you'll fit right in.

What we offer:

  • Full-time, stable employment
  • A supportive, respectful workplace
  • Seasonal menus, French/European fare, and the occasional indulgent degustation
  • Real input and room to grow with a passionate team
  • Competitive pay (based on experience)
  • A team that values professionalism, calmness, and consistency
  • Based on Phillip Island — where summer means sun, surf, and nature, and winter brings wild seas, dramatic skies, and the perfect excuse to perfect your sauces

Location: Cowes, Phillip Island

  • To apply: Email your CV and a short cover letter to

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