Montalto Vineyard | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula VIC | Full time or casual

Start or grow your culinary career in a hatted kitchen surrounded by vines, kitchen gardens and some of the Peninsula's best produce.

Montalto Vineyard is a premium food, wine and hospitality destination on the Mornington Peninsula. We're looking for an apprentice chef or commis chef to join the team at our award-winning restaurant.

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens, expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

Apprentice Chef / Commis Chef – Hatted Restaurant

Montalto Vineyard | Red Hill South, Mornington Peninsula VIC | Full time or casual

Start or grow your culinary career in a hatted kitchen surrounded by vines, kitchen gardens and some of the Peninsula's best produce.

Montalto Vineyard is a premium food, wine and hospitality destination on the Mornington Peninsula. We're looking for an apprentice chef or commis chef to join the team at our award-winning restaurant.

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens,



expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

Cook in a hatted kitchen

The Restaurant at Montalto has held one chef's hat in The Age Good Food Guide for the last twenty-three years. Our ever-changing menu is a seasonal celebration of estate-grown heirloom produce, alongside the very best locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula.

Dishes are designed for sharing and arrive at the table in a series of courses. Each course highlights the connection between our estate gardens, expertly managed by our Produce Manager, our kitchens and our award-winning wines.

What we offer

- Full-time or casual, ongoing employment
- Predominantly day shifts, with the occasional night
- 30% discount on wine and dining across our restaurants
- Wine dollars that accrue to redeem in our cellar door
- Work in a premium vineyard and hospitality destination
- Hands-on involvement in seasonal menus and high-quality dining experiences
- Career development opportunities in a supportive team workplace

About the role

You will:

- Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
- Contribute to seasonal menu development and planning
- Maintain food quality, presentation and portion-control standards
- Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and efficient

About you

You will bring:

- One to two years of relevant commercial cooking experience
- Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
- A passion for quality food and consistent presentation
- The ability to work calmly and collaboratively during busy services
- Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays

📌 Apprentice Chef/Commis Chef (Red Hill)
🏢 MONTALTO VINEYARD
📍 Red Hill