Bring your culinary creativity to the Vale Restaurant and Bar located on the Beresford Estate, McLaren Flat!

Are you passionate about creating exceptional dishes that showcase the finest local produce? Do you want to work alongside award-winning wines, craft beers, and spirits in a stunning setting? Join our vibrant team as Chef De Partie and help craft an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.

We are currently recruiting for both seasonal contract positions to support the upcoming peak trading period, as well as ongoing permanent opportunities.

WHY WORK WITH US?

- Work–Life Balance Without Compromise: Enjoy your evenings back, our kitchen operates 10am-4pm Sunday to Thursday, with only two late nights (Friday and Saturday). We offer a flexible roster that supports life outside the kitchen, no more endless night shifts.
- Cook in a Premium, Highly Regarded Venue: Join a venue known for its exceptional food reputation and commitment to top-tier dining. Help create dishes that highlight the finest local ingredients in a kitchen that values creativity and craftsmanship.
- Excellent Pay & Genuine Appreciation: A competitive remuneration package plus generous staff discounts across our full product range, venues, accommodation and affiliated offerings.
- A Supportive, Fun & Professional Team: Work with a genuinely great group of people who value teamwork, respect, and enjoying what we do. Be empowered and supported in a role where you’re more than just a number.

WHAT’S INVOLVED? As our Chef de Partie,



you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, taking ownership of your section and supporting the wider team to deliver a premium dining experience.

You’ll thrive here if you:

- Have a passion for high-quality food, with the skill to bring premium dishes to life.
- Value presentation and consistency, maintaining excellent standards every service.
- Stay calm under pressure, with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Are resilient and driven, ready to help shape and strengthen a growing kitchen.
- Communicate well and collaborate easily, building strong rapport across the team.
- Are reliable and flexible, working across a 7‑day roster (with only 2 late nights!).

READY TO JOIN US? Tell us why you’re excited to come on board! Please submit your resume and a short cover letter by Sunday 4 October 2026. We would love to welcome a chefs who are excited to build something great with us!

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT The Bickford’s Group is an independently owned collective of companies based in Adelaide, South Australia. From humble beginnings in 1839, we now operate across more than 40 international markets. We proudly craft some of Australia’s highest-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, blending tradition with innovation. We are guided by our core values: integrity, empowerment, collaboration, pride, and accountability.

For further information about the Company and our brands please visit our websites:

- www.valebrewing.com.au/vale-restaurant-and-bar/
- www.beresfordestate.com.au
- www.bickfordsgroup.com
- www.vok.com.au

📌 Chef De Partie (McLaren Flat)
🏢 Bickford's Australia
📍 McLaren Flat