Chef

The Casual Chef plays a vital role in bringing Geelong Arts Centre's culinary vision to life, contributing to memorable food experiences that complement and enhance the Centre's vibrant artistic and cultural offerings. Reporting to the Head Chef, this hands-on position works collaboratively within the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, innovative, and visually engaging food across the Centre's diverse hospitality operations, including the café, bars, functions, events, and food-related activations.

Why Join Us?

• Australia’s largest regional arts centre: Be part of Australia’s largest regional arts centre, delivering exceptional food experiences within a major Victorian public cultural institution.
• Staff Benefits: Enjoy staff initiatives like complimentary tickets for live music, comedy, opera, theatre, musical theatre and more as well as discount on food and beverages at Tutti and Geelong Arts Centre bars and cafe.
• Vibrant Team Join a growing hospitality team that values creativity, inclusiveness and pride in delivering high-quality, memorable experiences.
• Lifestyle: Be part of a dynamic coastal city where thriving arts, great food, stunning beaches and big city energy combine to offer an enviable, relaxed lifestyle.

The Role

Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the Casual Chef is responsible for food preparation, cooking, production, and presentation, ensuring all menu items are delivered to the highest quality standards and within required service timeframes. Inspired by the creativity and energy of a performing arts environment, the role contributes to establishing the café and catering operations as destinations in their own right through the delivery of fresh, seasonal, and contemporary food experiences.

The Casual Chef may be required to work across a variety of kitchen settings, including permanent and temporary kitchens supporting indoor and outdoor events, performances, festivals, and functions. The role supports the Head Chef in maintaining efficient kitchen operations and may assist with food ordering, stock control, inventory management, menu implementation, and other operational requirements as delegated.

This position requires strong organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, food safety, and hygiene. In the absence of senior chefs, the Casual Chef may assume responsibility for kitchen operations and provide leadership to ensure seamless service delivery.

Above all, the Casual Chef contributes to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive kitchen culture, helping create exceptional hospitality experiences that delight audiences, artists, visitors, and guests of Geelong Arts Centre.

To view a copy of the full position description, please visit the Careers page of our website: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/about-us/careers/

Apply Now!

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must address the Selection Criteria and Capabilities requirements outlined in the Position Description. To view a copy of the full position description, please visit the Careers page of our website: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/about-us/careers/

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact the People and Culture Team at employment@geelongartscentre.org.au

Applications close Midnight Thursday 10 September 2026