Professional Chefs

Rowlee Wines Pty Ltd; Nashdale; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full- & part-time roles

Wine & produce exposure

Career development

Job summary

Rowlee Wines Pty Ltd seeks talented chefs to join a professional kitchen team in the NSW Orange wine region. You will prepare seasonal dishes, work across sections, and contribute to menu development, using Rowlee estate produce and regional wines.

Roles may be full-time or part-time, with opportunities across levels. The role requires passion for cooking, strong organisation, and the ability to support events, weddings, and high-volume services while maintaining high standards of hygiene and

Qualifications

• > Experience in a quality restaurant or winery environment.
• "> Passion for produce and hospitality.
• "> Availability to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
• "> Strong kitchen organisation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook seasonal dishes to a high standard.
• Work across kitchen sections and own your station.
• Contribute to menu development and specials.
• Use estate-grown produce from Rowlee.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house for a seamless guest experience.
• Support events and maintain kitchen safety and stock control.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

We’re always interested in hearing from talented, passionate chefs who want to be part of our growing culinary team. Work with exceptional regional produce, estate-grown ingredients and Rowlee wines across our restaurant, events and relaxed outdoor dining experiences. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working as part of a professional team and are excited by the opportunity to help build Rowlee’s reputation as a leading regional food and wine destination, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more - link to below:

Rowlee is a family wine estate in Nashdale, in the Orange wine region. Our restaurant, Garden Bar and events bring together estate-grown wines, seasonal produce and the best of the region, with a strong focus on creating memorable food and wine experiences.

We are always interested in hearing from talented chefs who want to be part of a professional, ambitious kitchen team. Opportunities may be available across different levels, with both full-time and part-time roles considered.

About the Role

Depending on your experience and position, you will:

• Prepare and cook seasonal dishes to a consistently high standard
• Work across sections of the kitchen and take ownership of your station
• Contribute to menu development, specials and seasonal produce
• Work with quality regional produce and ingredients grown on the Rowlee estate
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Support restaurant service, weddings, private events and special dining experiences
• Maintain excellent standards of preparation, organisation and kitchen cleanliness
• Follow food safety, WHS and kitchen procedures
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste
• Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen team where appropriate

About You

• Experience in a quality restaurant, winery, hotel or similar hospitality environment
• A genuine passion for cooking, produce and hospitality
• Strong kitchen organisation and attention to detail
• Consistent standards of preparation, presentation and cleanliness
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy services
• A positive, professional approach to teamwork
• Willingness to learn, contribute and take responsibility
• Available to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as required

Highly Regarded

• Experience in premium or regional destination restaurants
• Formal cookery qualifications
• Experience with weddings, functions or high-volume events
• An interest in local, seasonal and estate-grown produce
• An understanding of wine and food pairing
• Experience mentoring or developing junior chefs
• Ambition to progress into a senior kitchen or leadership role

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on your experience and position
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• The opportunity to work with quality regional and estate-grown produce
• A diverse kitchen environment spanning restaurant dining, events and outdoor hospitality
• Opportunities to learn about wine and food pairing from a working wine estate
• Staff discounts on Rowlee wine and dining
• Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality business
• The lifestyle of living and working in the Orange wine region

If you are a chef who takes pride in your craft and wants to be part of a team working to establish Rowlee as one of regional NSW’s leading food and wine destinations, we would love to hear from you.

Key Information

LOCATION:

Rowlee Wines, Nashdale, NSW

SALARY:

Above award wages, based on experience

EMPLOYMENTTYPE:

Full-Time & Part-Time

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