Job Description
Full-time | Ventnor, Victoria | $75,000–$85,000 + super
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Phillip Island Winery is looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team.
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Located in Ventnor, Phillip Island Winery brings together quality wine, seasonal food and relaxed hospitality in a beautiful rural setting. Our restaurant welcomes locals and visitors for everything from casual lunches to events and special celebrations.
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About the role
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This is a hands-on, full-time position for a qualified Chef who can work confidently in a busy commercial kitchen while maintaining consistency, quality and attention to detail.
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Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll contribute across food preparation, service, menu development and day-to-day kitchen operations, with a focus on Victorian produce and seasonal flavours.
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What you'll do
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Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with our menus, presentation requirements and quality standards.
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Help develop and refine menu items showcasing Victorian produce and seasonal flavours.
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Support the Head Chef with ordering, rostering, staff management, stock control and kitchen cleanliness.
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Help coordinate kitchen operations during service, maintaining an efficient workflow and timely delivery of dishes.
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Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain food quality and presentation through to the guest.
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Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.
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Assist with the training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices.
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Support the maintenance of cleaning rosters, Food Safety Plans and other kitchen compliance requirements.
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Undertake other reasonable kitchen and operational duties as required.
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What you'll bring
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A relevant culinary qualification, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or a Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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Between one and three years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
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Sound knowledge of food safety standards, workplace health and safety and kitchen compliance requirements.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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The ability to remain organised and maintain consistent food quality during busy service periods.
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A cooperative approach and willingness to contribute as part of the wider hospitality team.
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The details
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Employment: Full-time
n Location: Phillip Island Winery, Ventnor, Victoria
n Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per annum, plus superannuation
n Vacancy Listing Dates: 25 August ********* September **** (1 month)
n Applications close: 25 September ****

📌 Full-Time Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Phillip Island Winery
📍 Victoria