Casual Chefs | Baptiste | A New French Venue by The Apollo Group

25th September, 2026

ENTRÉE: THE STORY OF BAPTISTE

It's the neighbourhood French restaurant you wish was on your street. Wander in off Wunderlich Lane for a glass at the bar or settle in for the night. Classic bistro cooking, a room that runs from morning to late, and the kind of care you'd expect from The Apollo Restaurant Group, the group behind The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Olympus, Greca and Yoko Dining.

PLAT PRINCIPAL: THE ROLES

Chef de Partie. You've run a section in a quality, high-volume kitchen and you can hold it together when service is flying. You've got solid classical technique, you keep your section organised and your standards sharp, and you're happy to teach the commis working alongside you.

Commis Chef. You've got some experience in a quality kitchen, or you've finished (or nearly finished) your apprenticeship. You're quick, tidy and keen to learn, and you want to build your technique on classic French cooking.
Both roles are casual with consistent weekly shifts, and plenty of hours if you want them.

ABOUT YOU

• You care about food, produce and doing things properly
• You work well in a team and stay calm when it's busy
• You're available weekends and have full working rights in Australia
• French kitchen experience is a bonus, not a must.

DESSERT: WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive casual rates + super, with tips shared weekly
• Staff meals and discounts across our restaurants
• Ongoing training and a real path up, from commis to CDP to sous, across the group

DIGESTIF: WHAT WE STAND FOR

Four values run through every one of our kitchens. We obsess over guests, because every plate that leaves the pass is for someone. We live by kaizen, getting a little better every service. We'd rather be original than copy anyone else. And we own it together, which means calm, respectful kitchens where good chefs teach good chefs. If that sounds like how you already work, you'll fit right in.

L'ADDITION: HOW TO APPLY
Hit apply with your CV and tell us whether you're applying for Chef de Partie or Commis Chef.