Wood-Fired Italian Sous Chef — Pizza & Pasta Lead

Rochford Winery; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly wine bonus

Staff discounts on Rochford Wines

Sponsorship for right candidate

3-day trading week

Beautiful Yarra Valley location

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Italian cuisine

Wood-fired pizza

Pasta making

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Descripción del empleo

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.