Sous Chef

The Cups Estate; Fingal; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cups Estate is seeking an experienced Chef to support our Head Chef at Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula. You will work in a contemporary, seasonal menu environment, with a focus on local produce and estate wines.

Key duties include prep and service, stock control and menu development, and stepping in when the Head Chef is away. Full-time role, 38 hours per week, Thursday to Monday, approx 8:30am–4:30pm. Salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for quality food and wine.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Creative flair in menu design and plating.
• High standards across all duties.
• Working rights in Australia (sponsorship unavailable).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a section, prep and service.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
• Assisting Head Chef with ordering, stock control and costing.
• Assisting with menu and recipe development.
• Running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Passion for food and wine

Willingness to learn

Creative menu design

Attention to quality standards

Australian work rights

Job description

The Cups Estate is a Vineyard Restaurant located in Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula. We have a passion for innovative and seasonal food, matched with exceptional wine and service.

Our business is consistently growing and improving, and we are now looking for a new talent to assist our Head Chef in our next level of growth.

Our contemporary style set menu is inspired by local and seasonal produce that complements our estate grown range of wines. The small yet creative menu allows and encourages sourcing ingredients from local suppliers, and to constantly evolve and change the menu with the seasons.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Chef who has preferably worked in quality establishments in a similar role. However, most importantly the following qualities are essential:

Passion and love of quality food and wine.

Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.

Creative flair with menu design and plating

High standards across the board.

Working rights within Australia (Sponsorship unavailable)

Cups Culture:

We will provide a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment

We will give you the opportunity to learn from talented, passionate and friendly industry professionals

We encourage a family friendly environment, that compliments a work & life balance

We encourage your contribution to our operations, culture and of course our seasonal Chef's Menu

Your duties will include the following:

Maintaining a section, including prep & service

Maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

Assisting the Head Chef in ordering, stock control and menu costing

Assisting the Head Chef with menu and recipe development

Running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

Full Time role- 38hrs (Thurs to Mon)

Work/Life balance- Days Only. (Approx 8.30am until 4.30pm)

Salary negotiable based on experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Cups family!