Bursaria Fine Foods | The Refectory at Werribee Park

Bursaria Fine Foods is an award-winning boutique catering company specialising in exceptional weddings, private celebrations and corporate events. Based at the beautiful The Refectory at Werribee Park , our business continues to grow, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Chef to join our expanding kitchen team.

If you're ready to step beyond the pass and into a leadership role, this is an exciting opportunity. You'll work alongside an experienced team, with full training, mentoring and coaching to develop your management skills while remaining hands-on in the kitchen.

About the Role

As our Kitchen Production Manager , you will oversee food production across multiple weddings, functions and events while maintaining the high standards Bursaria is renowned for. This is a hands-on position suited to an organised, energetic chef who thrives in a fast-paced events environment.

About You

- Trade qualification as a Chef.
- Minimum two years' experience in a similar role within a catering company, events venue or high-volume kitchen.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead by example.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
- Exceptional standards of personal presentation, hygiene and professionalism.
- A passion for fresh, seasonal produce and creative food presentation.




- The ability to contribute ideas for current menus and presentation concepts aligned with the Bursaria brand.
- A current Australian driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain consistently high standards of food production and presentation.
- Assist in leading daily kitchen operations and event preparation.
- Monitor food costs and minimise wastage.
- Ensure HACCP compliance and maintain accurate food safety records.
- Maintain exceptional kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Assist with stock ordering and inventory control.
- Prepare menus for weddings, events and catering using established recipes and systems.
- Support and mentor junior kitchen team members.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience.
- Full-time position with genuine career progression.
- Ongoing mentoring, training and leadership development.
- A supportive, positive and passionate team culture.
- Beautiful workplace located at the iconic Werribee Park precinct.
- Wednesday to Sunday roster with mostly day shifts and occasional evenings during peak event periods.
- Consistent weekly days off.
- Staff meals provided.
- Free onsite parking.

Previous experience in a boutique catering company, premium function venue or luxury events environment will be highly regarded.

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📌 Kitchen Manager - Head Chef (City of Wyndham)
🏢 Bursaria Fine Foods
📍 City of Wyndham