Junior Sous Chef - Wine Terrace at Pt. Leo Estate

Pt Leo Estate; Merricks; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Estate dining

Wine experiences

Staff benefits

Job summary

Pt Leo Estate is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for the Wine Terrace, a fast-paced, guest-facing dining space on the Mornington Peninsula. You will lead sections during service, mentor team members and uphold HACCP standards in a premium culinary environment.

Join a premium estate known for wine, dining, and an award-winning venue, with clear development pathways and opportunities to grow into a Sous Chef role while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern Australian cuisine and seasonal produce.
• Confident in leading sections during service.
• Calm under pressure with excellent time management.
• Strong communication, teamwork and management skills.
• Passion for hospitality and high standards.
• Eagerness to grow into a Sous Chef or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and service delivery
• Assist in leading and mentoring kitchen team members
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timing
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards (HACCP)
• Assist with prep, ordering, and stock control
• Work closely with FOH to ensure smooth service flow
• Contribute to menu execution and seasonal changes
• Help drive a positive, calm, and disciplined kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

About Us

Pt. Leo Estate is one of Australia’s most unique hospitality destinations, combining premium wine, modern Australian dining, and a world-class sculpture park across a stunning coastal vineyard estate.

The Wine Terrace is a high-energy, guest-facing dining space focused on seasonal produce, estate wines, and relaxed but refined service.

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, lead with confidence, and grow within a premium culinary environment.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef at the Wine Terrace, you will be delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced, guest-driven setting.

You will play a key role in daily service execution, team leadership, and maintaining strong kitchen standards.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations and service delivery

Assist in leading and mentoring kitchen team members

Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timing

Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards (HACCP)

Assist with prep, ordering, and stock control

Work closely with FOH to ensure smooth service flow

Contribute to menu execution and seasonal changes

Help drive a positive, calm, and disciplined kitchen culture

About You

Strong understanding of modern Australian cuisine and seasonal produce

Confident in leading sections during service

Calm under pressure with excellent time management

Strong communication, teamwork and management skills

Passion for hospitality and high standards

Eagerness to grow into a Sous Chef or leadership role

What We Offer

Work within a premium, award-winning estate environment

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy in your role

Supportive leadership and structured development pathways

Staff benefits including estate dining and wine experiences

Strong focus on training, development, and leadership growth

A chance to be part of a destination venue on the Mornington Peninsula

Why Join Us

This is not just a kitchen role - it’s an opportunity to grow within one of Victoria’s most recognized hospitality destinations, working alongside a passionate team focused on excellence, consistency, and guest experience.