Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for a excellent lifestyle change in a beautiful rural setting?

About Us

Eling Forest Café is a full-service café located on the Eling Forest Estate, a well-established winery and vineyard in Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands. Visitors enjoy quality wines and food at the café, along with heritage cottage accommodation and wedding/function packages.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. The café operates daily from 8am to 4pm, with occasional catering for weddings and functions. Employer sponsorship (482 visa) is available for the right candidate.

Overtime and weekend rates apply on top of base salary
Roster is based on a 38-hour week, with extra hours during busy periods.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and refine café menus and event catering packages.




- Prepare food consistently to recipe standards in both café and function settings.
- Adjust dishes to meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
- Minimise food waste and monitor stock levels.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
- Follow HACCP and safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Communicate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
- Uphold all workplace health and safety standards.

Essential Requirements

- Diploma of Hospitality or higher.
- Minimum 1.5 years’ experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Proven ability to work well in a team under a Head Chef.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Experience in menu planning and development.
- Full Australian work rights or eligible for employer-sponsored visa (482).

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📌 Full-Time Sous Chef (Sutton Forest)
🏢 Eling Forest Winery
📍 Sutton Forest