Full-time CHEF

About us

Phillip Island Winery is a winery and hospitality venue located on Phillip Island (Ventnor), Victoria, offering quality wines, premium dining and events. Under the current ownership since 2018, Phillip Island Winery has cemented itself as a premium year-round tourism destination.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Chef to join our team at Phillip Island Wine Co, a winery and hospitality business located on Phillip Island (Ventnor), Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a full range of meals in accordance with the restaurant's menu, quality standards and presentation requirements.

• Assist the Head Chef with ordering, rostering, staff management, stock control and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

• Develop and refine menu items that showcase Victorian local produce and seasonal flavours while maintaining consistency, flavour balance and quality.

• Assist with coordinating kitchen operations during service, ensuring efficient workflow, food quality and timely delivery of dishes.

• Liaise with the Head Chef and management regarding kitchen operational issues and promptly implement corrective actions as required.

• Liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure food presentation and quality are maintained until meals reach customers.

• Monitor food preparation processes to ensure compliance with food safety standards, hygiene regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Assist with the training and development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of cleaning rosters, Food Safety Plans and other kitchen compliance requirements.

About you

• Relevant culinary qualifications such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma of Hospitality Management.

• 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.

• Sound knowledge of food safety standards, WHS requirements and kitchen compliance obligations.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain consistent food quality and presentation during busy service periods.

Flexible start date available.

Also seeking front of house staff and kitchen-hand.