Dainton Are Hiring A Chef For Their Croydon Taphouse

The Crafty Pint; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent brewery in Croydon is seeking a creative and passionate Chef to elevate their food offering. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and appreciate the pairing of food with craft beer. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for skill development, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities to grow skills

Free Dainton beers

Qualifications

• Excited to experiment with fresh ideas and push flavor boundaries.
• Respects tried and tested classics; must incorporate beers into food.
• Deep appreciation for complementing food with craft beer.

Responsibilities

• Join a creative team and take food offerings to the next level.
• Deliver quality dishes that pair well with award-winning beers.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistency and creativity.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Knowledge of craft beer and food pairing

Job description

Dainton Are Hiring A Chef For Their Croydon Taphouse

Posted October 6, 2025

This posting is more than 1 month old

Dainton Beer took over the former home of The Public Brewery in Croydon in 2022, turning it into a second taphouse for their brand.

If you're a chef who enjoys working with beer, they hiring and would love to hear from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION: CHEF – DAINTON TAPHOUSE CROYDON

Dainton Taphouse Croydon is on the hunt for a creative, passionate Chef to join our team and help take our food offering to the next level!

We’re looking for someone who loves great beer, bold flavours and bringing people together through delicious food. You’ll be working alongside a team that thrives on good vibes, busy nights and delivering quality dishes that pair perfectly with our award‑winning brews.

What we’re after:

• A chef with fresh ideas who’s excited to experiment and push flavour boundaries.
• Someone who also respects the tried and tested classics – think pub favourites done really well though with a twist and incorporating our beers into the food.
• A deep appreciation for how food and craft beer can complement each other.
• Experience in a fast‑paced kitchen and a commitment to consistency, creativity and teamwork.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of one of Melbourne’s most exciting independent breweries.
• Room to grow your skills, develop new menu ideas and make your mark.
• A supportive team that values collaboration, good food and good times.
• Competitive pay and staff perks (including some tasty Dainton beers, of course).

If you’ve got the passion, creativity and energy to help shape the next chapter of Dainton Taphouse Croydon, we want to hear from you!

Apply now: Send your resume and a short cover letter (or even just a few lines about why you’d be a great fit) to [e-mail]

Join us, cook up something legendary, and raise a glass to great food and better beer!

Salary $70-80K plus super and beers.