Chef | Florentino

Florentino is a Melbourne institution, celebrated for nearly a century as a symbol of classic, sophisticated Italian dining. Nestled in the heart of the city’s food and wine culture, Florentino has long stood as a cornerstone of Melbourne dining, cherished for its timeless Italian hospitality.

Today, Florentino is home to four distinctive restaurants: Florentino Dining Room, Café Florentino and Cellar Bar. From premium dining to vibrant bars, each venue blends tradition with a fresh, modern perspective.

Under our stewardship, we honour Florentino’s rich legacy while defining a bold new chapter for Melbourne’s culinary landscape. Recently awarded two hats for Florentino Dining Room, we continue to build on this iconic institution’s history, developing and growing an exciting new era of Italian hospitality across our precinct, while staying true to the traditions that made us a Melbourne landmark.

The Opportunity

At Florentino we are currently looking for talented Chefs to join our team. Expectations are high as we strive to deliver nothing short of excellence to our guests and we want to work with professionals who are dedicated and motivated to succeed.

Our ideal candidates will have

A Diploma Qualification and at minimum 1-3 years of industry experience

Knowledge of Italian cuisine and techniques advantageous but not required

Works well under pressure and understands the requirements for a fast-paced restaurant

Commitment, passion and appreciation for the hospitality industry

Ability to work autonomously while treating guests and peers with respect, humility and kindness

Availability to work a rotating roster

What We Offer

Flexible rosters

Competitive remuneration ($79,423 - $110,000) and gratuities paid weekly

Genuine opportunities to grow your career across the edition Hospitality portfolio

Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development to support your long-term career growth

Access to WSET training

The opportunity to work alongside some of most respected hospitality professionals

A collaborative team culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality

Opportunities for interstate and cross-venue opportunities within edition Hospitality

Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all edition venues

Referrals bonuses

Who We Are

Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited.

edition’s venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, NOMAD Brisbane, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Cafe Florentino and Back of House.