Chef de partie

Helen's Hill Vineyard; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Four weeks' annual leave

Superannuation contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Helen's Hill Vineyard in Lilydale, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will own your section, focus on pizza dough and bases, and support senior chefs when needed, all within a picturesque Yarra Valley setting.

The role offers a predominantly daytime roster (Thursday to Monday) with occasional evening events, and a path to grow under experienced leadership in our boutique winery dining operation.

Formación

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen with ownership of a section.
• Strong pizza-making experience from dough preparation to cooking and plating.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen standards.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Availability Thursday to Monday including weekends and very occasional evening functions.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook dishes to consistently high standards.
• Make pizza dough from scratch, hand-stretching bases and managing pizza prep and service.
• Run your section independently with organized mise en place.
• Step up to cover Sous Chef responsibilities when leadership is away.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene throughout preparation and service.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams for timely, accurate service.
• Plate and present dishes with care and consistency.
• Assist with stock control, ingredient usage and waste reduction.

Conocimientos

Pizza making

Section ownership

Food safety

Teamwork

Educación

Culinary qualifications or certifications

Descripción del empleo

Helen's Hill Vineyard is seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Lilydale, Victoria.

The role offers a predominantly daytime roster Thursday to Monday, with very occasional evening shifts for special events and functions. Working alongside our Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll take ownership of your section and step up to support kitchen leadership when either chef is away.

This is an opportunity for a capable chef with strong pizza-making skills to take on responsibility and develop their career in a picturesque Yarra Valley vineyard setting.

About us

Helen's Hill Vineyard is a family-owned winery and hospitality destination in the Yarra Valley, combining premium wine experiences with quality food and welcoming service.

Our kitchen team works across bistro dining, outdoor service and functions, creating memorable experiences for our guests. We value teamwork, consistency and pride in the food we serve.

What you'll be doing

Preparing and cooking dishes to consistently high standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines.

Making pizza dough from scratch, hand-stretching bases and managing pizza preparation and service.

Running your section independently and maintaining organised mise en place.

Stepping up to cover Sous Chef responsibilities when the Head Chef or Sous Chef is away.

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout preparation and service.

Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver timely, accurate service.

Plating and presenting dishes with care and consistency.

Assisting with stock control, ingredient usage and waste reduction.

Responding constructively to feedback and supporting the team during busy service periods.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in a professional kitchen, with the ability to take ownership of a section.

Strong pizza-making experience, from dough preparation and hand-stretching through to cooking and presentation.

Sound knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen standards.

The confidence and capability to take on additional responsibility when senior chefs are away.

A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.

The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Clear communication, strong teamwork and a willingness to learn.

The ability to meet the physical demands of a busy kitchen.

Availability Thursday to Monday, including weekends and very occasional evening functions.

Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications preferred.

What we offer

We offer a permanent full-time position with a predominantly daytime roster, a competitive annual salary plus superannuation and four weeks' annual leave.

You’ll work in a beautiful vineyard setting in Lilydale, alongside an experienced Head Chef and Sous Chef. With ownership of your section and opportunities to step up, this role offers practical experience to develop your skills and build a long-term career within a supportive kitchen team.