Casual Chef Career At Deep End
Casual Chef | Deep End Pizza, Fitzroy
Casual, 20-30 hours per week, primarily weeknights
Come cook with us
With summer coming, Deep End is bringing on another chef to support our continued growth. Whether you’re a pizza chef with solid experience in other cuisines or a seasoned kitchen veteran after a change of scenery, come and be reminded that making great food can still be a lot of fun.
About Deep End
Deep End Pizza is a family project showcasing regional American pizza styles. We’re still the only place in Australia where you can try some of them, and we pair them with well-executed small plates and a quality beverage program.
We were voted Time Out Melbourne’s 2025 People’s Choice Favourite Restaurant. We’re a 62-seat venue on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, but we regularly manage well over 200 covers in a day, plus significant takeaway volume.
We serve six styles of American pizza (with a few more up our sleeves) at a quality level no local competitor can match, and we’re unwavering on that. If there’s a better product, we’ll find it. If there’s a better method, we’ll learn it.
Our Kitchen
We’re a chef-owned and run venue, so we take our responsibility to our staff seriously. We’re in the kitchen working alongside you every day. We’ve built a core team of genuinely nice people who are good at what they do, and a friendly place to work.
Many of us have survived years of old-school, toxic restaurant culture. We’re not here to work you like a dog and treat you like one. We also expect everyone to stay engaged and make an effort, because respecting each other and the place is what keeps the kitchen great.
About You
- You’re organised and professional without taking yourself too seriously. You know how to relax and have a good time while staying focused on the fundamentals.
- You think critically about what you do and always want to do it better. Our pizza keeps evolving, and this is a passion project.
- You have solid kitchen experience in any cuisine. Pizza experience is helpful but not necessary. Our head chef and many of our best staff come from fine-dining backgrounds.
- You want to go home knowing you’ve sent out fantastic food all night, without the stress, intensity and ego of high-end dining.
If you’re looking for a job where you can hide in the corner and go through the motions, this isn’t the place for you.
The Role
- Type: Casual
- Hours: 20-30 per week, usually three to four shifts of around 7-8 hours covering prep, setup and service, generally finishing between 10 and 11pm
- Pay: $36-$38/hr flat rate on weekdays, with penalty rates paid for the occasional weekend shift
- Location: 412A Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
How To Apply
Email your CV to [email protected] and include:
- Your availability
- Your current working rights in Australia
- How many hours per week you’re looking for