Creative Chef de Partie - Winery Kitchen, South Coast

Cupitt's Estate; Ulladulla; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wine tastings

Wine education

Staff drinks

Job summary

Cupitt’s Estate on the NSW South Coast invites a Chef de Partie to own a section in a vibrant winery kitchen. You’ll work across a dining room, wine garden, events and weddings, bringing creativity to seasonal produce and maintaining high standards with a collaborative team.

You’ll be part of a family-owned estate where your contribution matters. The role offers hands-on development, teamwork with Front of House, and opportunities to learn wine pairing and tastings, while living on the coast and

Qualifications

• Qualified, trained or experienced in a professional kitchen.
• Confident managing a section independently through prep and service.
• Experienced in preparing consistently high-quality food.
• Organised, efficient and able to perform under pressure.
• Takes pride in their work and wants to continually improve.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Interested in food, produce and creating a great guest experience.
• Keen to contribute ideas rather than simply follow a menu.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own section independently through prep and service.
• Maintain consistently high standards across preparation, presentation and service.
• Contribute ideas and creativity to dishes and menus.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen and Front of House.
• Support and develop junior team members.
• Solve problems, adapt and support the wider team when things change.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Professional kitchen experience

Job description

Cupitt’s Estate on the NSW South Coast invites a Chef de Partie to own a section in a vibrant winery kitchen. You’ll work across a dining room, wine garden, events and weddings, bringing creativity to seasonal produce and maintaining high standards with a collaborative team.

You’ll be part of a family-owned estate where your contribution matters. The role offers hands-on development, teamwork with Front of House, and opportunities to learn wine pairing and tastings, while living on the coast and