Full-time Chef

Phillip Island Winery; Ventnor; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Island Winery in Ventnor, Victoria is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. This hands-on, full-time role works with our Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes featuring Victorian produce in a busy, seasonal kitchen.

You’ll contribute to menu development, prepare and cook, manage stock, support ordering, rostering and training of junior staff, while maintaining food safety and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, full-time chef role in a busy commercial kitchen.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Chef required.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills essential.
• Organised with ability to maintain consistent food quality during peak service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to menus, presentation, and standards.
• Develop and refine menu items showcasing Victorian produce and seasonal flavours.
• Assist Head Chef with ordering, rostering, staff management, stock control and kitchen cleanliness.
• Coordinate kitchen operations during service for efficient workflow and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to maintain food quality through to the guest.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Assist training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Full-time | Ventnor, Victoria | $75,000–$85,000 + super

Phillip Island Winery is looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team.

Located in Ventnor, Phillip Island Winery brings together quality wine, seasonal food and relaxed hospitality in a beautiful rural setting. Our restaurant welcomes locals and visitors for everything from casual lunches to events and special celebrations.

About the role

This is a hands-on, full-time position for a qualified Chef who can work confidently in a busy commercial kitchen while maintaining consistency, quality and attention to detail.

Working closely with our Head Chef, you’ll contribute across food preparation, service, menu development and day-to-day kitchen operations, with a focus on Victorian produce and seasonal flavours.

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with our menus, presentation requirements and quality standards.

Help develop and refine menu items showcasing Victorian produce and seasonal flavours.

Support the Head Chef with ordering, rostering, staff management, stock control and kitchen cleanliness.

Help coordinate kitchen operations during service, maintaining an efficient workflow and timely delivery of dishes.

Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain food quality and presentation through to the guest.

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.

Assist with the training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices.

Support the maintenance of cleaning rosters, Food Safety Plans and other kitchen compliance requirements.

Undertake other reasonable kitchen and operational duties as required.

What you’ll bring

A relevant culinary qualification, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or a Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Between one and three years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.

Sound knowledge of food safety standards, workplace health and safety and kitchen compliance requirements.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The ability to remain organised and maintain consistent food quality during busy service periods.

A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute as part of the wider hospitality team.

The details

Employment: Full-time
Location: Phillip Island Winery, Ventnor, Victoria
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per annum, plus superannuation
Vacancy Listing Dates: 25 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 (1 month)
Applications close: 25 September 2026