Chef De Partie

Dtrh Wines Pty Ltd T/A Down The Rabbit Hole Wines; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

DTRH Wines Pty Ltd (Down The Rabbit Hole Wines) in McLaren Vale, SA, is seeking an experienced Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis. The role covers our Italian-inspired restaurant and vineyard dining, with responsibilities across service, pasta, pizza and seasonal dishes.

You will manage a kitchen section, perform mise en place, ensure food safety, mentor juniors, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality meals seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience and/or formal culinary qualifications required or preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong time-management and attention to detail to maintain high culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to menu standards.
• Work across Italian-inspired restaurant and vineyard dining.
• Prepare handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza, shared plates and seasonal dishes; preserve food.
• Manage an allocated kitchen section during service.
• Complete daily mise en place and prep for service.
• Ensure quality and consistency in flavour and portions.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Monitor stock rotation, waste and portions.
• Contribute to menu development using seasonal produce.
• Monitor ingredients and stock levels; assist with food cost.
• Support and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with Head Chef for smooth service.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Job description

Business introduction:

DTRH Wines Pty Ltd (Down The Rabbit Hole) is a premium dining, winery, and cellar door destination located in McLaren Vale, SA 5171. Our food offering brings together authentic Italian-inspired shared dining, handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza and relaxed vineyard dining, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, generous flavours and cooking from the heart. We’re passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our guests and have built a warm, positive team culture centred around genuine hospitality. We’re looking for experienced and passionate Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team in a permanent full-time position.

Job responsibilities

1. Preparing and cooking food to present high-quality dishes in accordance with our menus and kitchen standards
2. Working across our Italian-inspired restaurant and relaxed vineyard dining offering
3. Preparing handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza, shared plates and seasonal dishes, as well as freezing and preserving food to maintain quality and extend shelf life.
4. Managing an allocated section during preparation and service
5. Completing daily mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is ready for service
6. Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, and quality
7. Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
8. Monitoring stock rotation, storage, waste and portion control
9. Contributing to menu development and the use of seasonal and local produce
10. Monitoring ingredient requirements and stock levels, assisting with food cost calculations, and communicating stock requirements to senior kitchen staff.
11. Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff when required
12. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and professional service
13. Maintaining a clean, organised and positive kitchen environment

The role is based at Down The Rabbit Hole in McLaren Vale and requires availability across a seven-day roster, including weekends and our Thursday and Friday evening services

What we are looking for

1. The capacity to perform effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
2. Strong time-management skills coupled with a keen eye for detail to maintain high culinary standards.
3. Practical experience as a Chef and/or formal culinary qualifications will be highly preferred.

What we offer

1. An encouraging and supportive workplace environment.

Salary:

$71,500excluding superannuation