Head Chef

Common Vice Wine Bar is looking for a Head Chef to join our team on a full-time basis with immediate start.

About Us

Common Vice is a laid-back neighbourhood wine bar nestled on Welsby Street, serving shareable Modern-Australian/European-inspired plates, craft beers, and a curated natural wine list. With exposed brick, warm lighting, and a friendly, relaxed vibe, we're a place where locals come to unwind.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the kitchen, including roster, prep, and day-to-day production
• Develop, refine, and execute our menu with seasonal, high-quality ingredients
• Work closely with FOH to deliver consistent product
• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers
• Train and mentor junior cooks, fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene

Who You Are

• A proven leader (Head/Sous Chef experience) in a busy restaurant or wine bar
• Passionate about seasonal, share-style food and working with natural wines
• Cost-conscious, but creative - you understand budget, but also know the value of flavour.
• Excellent communicator who works well with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Committed to quality, consistency, and creating dishes people talk about.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A close-knit, supportive team in a venue with character and heart
• Autonomy to shape and grow the food program
• Access to an inspiring wine list and craft beer selection
• Flexible hours, in line with our trading schedule (Tue–Sun)

How to Apply

Send your resume, a cover letter, and links/photos of your culinary work (or your Instagram) in response to this listing. Looking forward to hearing from youAre you a creative, skilled chef ready to lead a kitchen in one of New Farm's most-loved wine bars? Common Vice is looking for a Head Chef who lives and breathes food, flavour, and collaboration.

About Us

Common Vice is a laid-back neighbourhood wine bar nestled on Welsby Street, serving shareable Modern-Australian/European-inspired plates, craft beers, and a thoughtfully curated natural wine list. Common Vice+2The Urban List+2 With exposed brick, warm lighting, and a friendly, relaxed vibe, we're a place where locals come to unwind — and where food is made with care, mostly from scratch.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the kitchen, including roster, prep, and day-to-day production
• Develop, refine, and execute our menu with seasonal, high-quality ingredients The Urban List+1
• Work closely with FOH to deliver consistent and memorable guest experiences
• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers
• Train and mentor junior cooks, fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene

Who You Are

• A proven leader (Head/Sous Chef experience) in a busy restaurant or wine bar
• Passionate about seasonal, share-style food and working with natural wines
• Cost-conscious, but creative — you understand budget, but also know the value of flavour
• Excellent communicator who works well with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Committed to quality, consistency, and creating dishes people talk about

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities based on performance
• A close-knit, supportive team in a venue with character and heart
• Autonomy to shape and grow the food program
• Access to an inspiring wine list and craft beer selection
• Flexible hours, in line with our trading schedule (Tue–Sun) First Table+1

How to Apply

Send your resume, a cover letter, and links/photos of your culinary work (or your Instagram) to [your email] with the subject line: Head Chef Application – Common Vice.Are you a creative, skilled chef ready to lead a kitchen in one of New Farm's most-loved wine bars? Common Vice is looking for a Head Chef who lives and breathes food, flavour, and collaboration.

About Us

Common Vice is a laid-back neighbourhood wine bar nestled on Welsby Street, serving shareable Modern-Australian/European-inspired plates, craft beers, and a thoughtfully curated natural wine list. Common Vice+2The Urban List+2 With exposed brick, warm lighting, and a friendly, relaxed vibe, we're a place where locals come to unwind — and where food is made with care, mostly from scratch.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the kitchen, including roster, prep, and day-to-day production
• Develop, refine, and execute our menu with seasonal, high-quality ingredients The Urban List+1
• Work closely with FOH to deliver consistent and memorable guest experiences
• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers
• Train and mentor junior cooks, fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene

Who You Are

• A proven leader (Head/Sous Chef experience) in a busy restaurant or wine bar
• Passionate about seasonal, share-style food and working with natural wines
• Cost-conscious, but creative — you understand budget, but also know the value of flavour
• Excellent communicator who works well with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Committed to quality, consistency, and creating dishes people talk about

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities based on performance
• A close-knit, supportive team in a venue with character and heart
• Autonomy to shape and grow the food program
• Access to an inspiring wine list and craft beer selection
• Flexible hours, in line with our trading schedule (Tue–Sun) First Table+1

How to Apply

Send your resume, a cover letter, and links/photos of your culinary work (or your Instagram) in reply to this listing

Looking forward to hearing from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person