Sous Chef Italian Cuisine

Rochford Winery; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly wine bonus

Staff discounts on Rochford Wines

Sponsorship for right candidate

3-day trading week

Beautiful Yarra Valley location

Zusammenfassung

Rochford Winery (il Vigneto) in the Yarra Valley is seeking an experienced Pizza & Pasta Chef to join a small, professional kitchen team. The role centers on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, handmade pasta, antipasti and desserts using seasonal produce and estate wines.

Ideal candidates are experienced in Italian cuisine, comfortable leading a section, and available for a 3-day trading week with Friday lunch, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday lunch.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in an Italian restaurant is essential.
• 2–3+ years' experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Italian food and cooking.
• Experience with a wood-fired pizza oven.
• Experience hand-stretching pizza is an advantage.
• Fresh pasta experience is an advantage.
• Confident working independently and running your own section.
• Able to work well as part of a small team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Calm and capable under pressure.
• Own transport is essential as the venue is not accessible by public transport.

Aufgaben

• Run the pizza and pasta section confidently and efficiently.
• Prepare and cook consistently to a high standard during service.
• Assist other sections and help keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Lead the kitchen team when required.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and waste control.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Contribute ideas and help maintain and improve kitchen standards.

Kenntnisse

Italian cuisine

Wood-fired pizza

Pasta making

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Jobbeschreibung

il Vigneto at Rochford Wines is looking for an experienced Pizza & Pasta Chef to join a small, professional kitchen team in the Yarra Valley. The menu focuses on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, antipasto and desserts, using quality seasonal produce and estate wines. This position would suit an experienced Chef de Partie looking to progress into a Sous Chef role, or an established Sous Chef looking for a hands-on position in a quality venue.

Key responsibilities

• Run the pizza and pasta section confidently and efficiently
• Prepare and cook consistently to a high standard during service
• Assist other sections and help keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Lead the kitchen team when required
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and waste control
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness and food safety
• Contribute ideas and help maintain and improve kitchen standards

About you

• Proven experience in an Italian restaurant is essential
• 2–3+ years' experience in a commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of Italian food and cooking
• Experience with a wood-fired pizza oven
• Experience hand-stretching pizza is an advantage
• Fresh pasta experience is an advantage
• Confident working independently and running your own section
• Able to work well as part of a small team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Calm and capable under pressure
• Own transport is essential as the venue is not accessible by public transport
• Full-time or part-time – flexible for the right person
• Attractive salary based on experience
• A consistent 3-day trading week: Friday lunch, Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch
• Immediate start
• Sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Weekly wine bonus for all staff
• Generous staff discounts on Rochford Wines purchases
• A supportive, close-knit team and a beautiful Yarra Valley location