Head Chef Group chef leadership positions -single or multi-site roles

Senior Chef leadership positions — single or multi-site roles available

Apply now for an immediate or late 2026 start

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, and specialty retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. Operating in Melbourne are Gimlet, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher and Morning Market. In 2024, Trader House opened Supernormal and Bar Miette in Brisbane. A new restaurant, Côte Basque, will open in Melbourne in the winter of 2026.

We are seeking passionate chefs and leaders for rewarding senior management roles in our kitchens. These positions help drive our culinary programs and businesses forward, guide the training and development of our chefs and uphold an exceptional guest experience. We’re looking to strengthen our leadership group as we prepare for a big year ahead.

Impressive candidates will have previous experience managing kitchens, and be seeking an opportunity to lead in a creative, compassionate and decisive manner. Central to these positions is steadfast leadership – through a strategic long-term approach to recruitment, training and development – as well as the ability to design appealing menus and dishes.

‘…(Andrew) McConnell’s venues have always been Melbourne’s own hospitality university. It’s really something, watching a big team glide through their paces.’ – The Age Good Food.

The opportunities include:

• Working alongside respected industry leaders

• Working with the best produce and suppliers

• Access to our mentorship and training programs — from service, culinary, management, finance, HR and more

• Your energy and creative input are encouraged – have a real say

• Above industry average pay and working conditions, strive and stand for best practice 

• Internal promotions – achieve your career goals with us

• Job security – Trader House restaurants have been a leader in Australia for over a decade, and we’re stronger than ever

• A focus on wellbeing – with opportunities to attain a Mental Health First Aid certification, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our aim is to offer meaningful hospitality through knowledge, pride, professionalism and warmth. Our menus share an ethos of quality produce prepared with finesse, showcasing our favourite local farmers and producers.

Andrew McConnell and his businesses continue to challenge industry norms through exciting culinary vision and best practice across the board. We’re committed to creating sustainable careers, where you’ll thrive long-term without burnout. This is an opportunity to be part of an incredible leadership team and foster a strong culture, while upholding our values of creativity, development, inclusivity, community and sustainability.

We run restaurants driven by quality. Food and wine is our passion. If you’re a service-driven individual with an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you and discuss which role best suits your background and ambition.

Please send your CV and cover letter to be•@traderhouse.com.au for a confidential discussion.