The Kitchen at Bec Hardy is entering an exciting new chapter with a more relaxed, wine-led experience focused on grazing plates and seasonal dishes designed for sharing. We’re looking for a Kitchen Lead to take ownership of day-to-day food operations in our small, well-equipped kitchen.

This is a hands-on, solo or small-team role that’s perfect for a confident, capable cook who enjoys consistency, quality, and working in a calm, professional environment. You don’t need fine-dining experience, just great food instincts, good habits, and pride in plating food that complements our award-winning McLaren Vale wines.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and plate a consistent menu of seasonal grazing dishes

Manage kitchen prep, service, and pack-down each day

Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards

Responsible for providing basic food costings for each dish to ensure menu profitability and alignment with seasonal budgets.

Ensure accurate portion control and stock rotation

Assist with ordering and minimising food waste

Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

Help shape and refresh the menu as seasons and ingredients change

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a similar cook or kitchen role (café, pub, winery, etc.)

Comfortable running a kitchen solo or with minimal support

Excellent organisational skills and a calm, focused approach

A genuine interest in wine and food pairing

Food Safety Certificate

Reliable, proactive, and easy to work with

What We Offer:

Predominantly daytime hours. Occasional evenings for special events.

Consistent hours, especially across weekend daytime.

Generous monthly wine allowance.

A scenic, supportive workplace in the heart of McLaren Vale wine country

Freedom from the ego or pressure of fine dining - just great food, made well

A family-owned, award-winning wine business with growth opportunities

We’re looking to fill the position in the coming weeks — if you’re ready for a fresh start in a calm, creative kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.