Head Chef

Witchmount Estate Winery (Wedding & Events); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Witchmount Estate Winery in Melbourne's backyard is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen, delivering exceptional food for Weddings, Events, and our restaurant dining. You will shape menus, mentor a diverse team, and maintain high standards across all service areas.

This hands-on leadership role requires creativity, a strong team culture, and the ability to orchestrate kitchen operations for multiple events at our boutique winery venue.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a busy kitchen and manage a team

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team from the front
• Develop and showcase menu concepts for Weddings, Functions and restaurant dining
• Maintain high standards and a positive kitchen culture

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Creativity

Food quality control

Job description

We're hiring a new head chef at Witchmount.

After 10 years at the rhelm we farewell our talented head chef Rob and begin the search for our new chef to lead our team.

Witchmount Estate Winery is a boutique wedding and events venue established in 1991, located about 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD A BUSY KITCHEN?

Are you a passionate chef with strong leadership skills, a creative flair for food, and the drive to deliver exceptional dining experiences for Weddings and Events along with restaurant dining?

We're looking for an experienced HEAD CHEF to take the lead in our kitchen and help create unforgettable food experiences for weddings, functions and special events including restaurant dining.

• Lead the team from the front
• Showcase your creativity
• Bring your vision to the table
• Maintain a healthy and inclusive team culture