Chef de Partie - Fermentation, Charcuterie & Garden Produce

Brown Family Wine Group; Milawa; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal on shift

Great Place to Work Certified 2026

Career progression opportunities

Wine experiences

Job summary

Brown Family Wine Group is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie for its Milawa site, a full-time role in our award-winning restaurant. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, be hands-on in food preparation and plating, and help harvest from our on-site garden.

You may supervise kitchen staff, participate in our fermentation program (miso and sourdough), and contribute to cheese and charcuterie initiatives. Weekend work is expected and wine pairing knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified cook with extensive experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised and maintain operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain consistency in food standards and presentation.
• Previous experience in supervising staff.
• Interest in matching wine and food.
• Knowledge of wine styles and wine-friendly dishes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Day, evening and weekend work is an expectation.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, interpersonal and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class dining and food experiences to all visitors to the Milawa site.
• Hands-on in food preparation and presentation of meals.
• Maintain, harvest and process produce from the on-site garden.
• May supervise and motivate kitchen staff as required.
• Contribute to redevelopment projects and new dining concepts while delivering high-quality food experiences.

Skills

Qualified cook

Supervising staff

Wine and food pairing

Team player

Weekend work

Communication skills

Attention to standards

Job description

Brown Family Wine Group is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie for its Milawa site, a full-time role in our award-winning restaurant. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, be hands-on in food preparation and plating, and help harvest from our on-site garden.

You may supervise kitchen staff, participate in our fermentation program (miso and sourdough), and contribute to cheese and charcuterie initiatives. Weekend work is expected and wine pairing knowledge is advantageous.