Chef

Vinarchy; The Barossa Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive wine specials

Access to online learning

Retail perks

Job summary

Vinarchy—The Barossa’s premium wine and dining concept—seeks a creative chef ready to grow in a produce-led kitchen at St Hugo Restaurant. You’ll work just under an hour from Adelaide, embracing seasonality and exceptional wine pairings.

Collaborate with our Executive and Head Chef to shape menus, refine technique and deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Qualifications

• Completed chef apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in a high-standard, produce-led kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork across staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate seasonal dishes with precision.
• Collaborate with Executive/Head Chef on refined, wine-led menu development.
• Support stock control, compliance and smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Knife skills

Menu development

Collaboration

Education

Chef apprenticeship completed

Tools

Leadership in kitchen

Job description

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine. Elevating Hospitality.

We're reshaping what wine and dining can be, where innovation, craftsmanship and creativity sit at the heart of everything we do, from the wines we pour to the dishes we serve.

About The Role

If you're a chef who craves growth, creativity and a deep connection to ingredients, St Hugo Restaurant is your next step. Just under an hour from Adelaide, surrounded by rolling vineyards and the unmistakable character of the Barossa, St Hugo is known for refined, produce-led dining that celebrates seasonality, precision and the art of pairing food with exceptional wine.

This is a kitchen where technique meets imagination, where you'll cook with purpose, elevate your craft and contribute to experiences that guests remember long after they leave.

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be part of a tight, supportive team of four, meaning your ideas matter, your development is prioritised and your contribution is felt every day. Working closely with our Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll refine your skills, explore new flavours and help shape menus that honour the Barossa while pushing creative boundaries.

If you want stability without sacrificing creativity, and you thrive in a high-quality, produce-driven environment... this role offers the perfect balance.

What You'll Do

You'll cook at the level St Hugo is known for - elevated, expressive dishes that honour the Barossa's best ingredients and pair seamlessly with some of Australia's most celebrated wines. Every service is an opportunity to refine technique, explore flavour and contribute to the kind of polished, produce-led dining experience guests travel for. Working closely with senior chefs, you'll help shape menus that reflect the season, the vineyard and the uncompromising standards that define St Hugo's reputation for excellence. You'll also play a key role in keeping the kitchen sharp, organised and humming with the discipline expected of a premium culinary destination.

• Prepare, cook and plate seasonal produce with the precision St Hugo is known for
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Head Chef on refined, wine-led menu development
• Support stock control, compliance and the smooth operation of a high-calibre kitchen

What You'll Bring

You've completed your chef apprenticeship (or equivalent) and bring genuine passion for cooking, learning and delivering quality at pace. You communicate well, work collaboratively and take pride in your craft. Flexibility across a 7-day roster is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.

Why Join Us?

At Vinarchy, we build workplaces people love. You'll enjoy:

• Exclusive wine specials
• Access to online learning
• A range of retail perks... And much more