Stokehouse: chefs of all levels
Job Description
Now hiring for summer: Stokehouse kitchen roles \n
After almost 40 years on St Kilda Beach, Trader House is proud to become the new custodian of Stokehouse — an enduring part of Melbourne’s dining landscape, loved by generations.
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As we take the reins, we want to honour what has made Stokehouse so special while bringing our own approach to thoughtful, generous hospitality, delicious food and drink, and a genuine sense of place. With the beach on the doorstep and summer around the corner, it’s a restaurant made for long lunches, sunset drinks and time well spent by the water.
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We’re now building the team for Stokehouse’s next chapter, with opportunities across all front and back of house positions and levels of experience.
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Come and spend summer with us by the beach.
We are now searching for our opening front of house team, in the roles of: \n
Junior Sous Chefs
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Sous Chefs
Our benefits include: \n
Discounts across all Trader House businesses
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Access to internal Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certificates 2 & 3 taught by Leanne Altmann, Group Beverage Director
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Trader House Sessions - masterclasses with chefs and industry leaders hands-on chef (past presenters include Danielle Alvarez, Brigitte Hafner, Jung-eun Chae, Trisha Greentree, Dave Verheul)
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Financial wellbeing training programs
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Access to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training
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Diversity & Inclusivity training and workshops
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Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service
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Field trips to wineries, distillers, breweries & farms
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Annual staff parties
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Internal and external management training covering a range of topics
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Free flu vaccinations
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Employee referral bonus - paying up to $1000 per successful referral
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A range of discounts across external retail / health & wellbeing organisations
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Great staff meals every day
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Generous tips
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Sponsorship is available for management positions.
About Trader House: \n
Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.
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Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.
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Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.
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