About Us:

The Vine Shed is a stunning family-owned vineyard coupled with a stunning venue housing their Cellar Door & Restaurant. Located 40 mins from the CBD, nestled in the fleurieu wine region of McLaren Vale.

We are seeking a Level 4, Grade 3 Chef to join our talented team in our award-winning Cellar Door restaurant, weddings and events.

About You:

You will add value to the team through:

Delivering high quality, professional food service.

Being available to work a variety of shifts including weekends: our Cellar Door Restaurant is open for lunch Thursday to Sunday. Hours vary from 10.00am start to a 4:00pm finish, approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Additional hours available for private events.

Remuneration paid to individual qualifications and trade experience

When Head Chef is on leave or absent from their role, the applicant will be required to facilitate this role and will be renumerated accordingly

Offering a positive mindset, team spirit & attention to detail

Show leadership in a small team environment, displaying emotional intelligence and collaboration.

Ensuring all offerings meet the highest standards of quality.

Strict adherence to food hygiene regulations and stock rotation; and

Demonstrating cooking skill and efficiency

Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent time management and organisational skills. Ideally, you will be able to show considerable experience in the following key areas:

knowledge in high quality functions and large-scale catering.

Demonstrate a high level of energy and passion for the McLaren Vale region.

Ability to work unsupervised, coordinate and priorities work under pressure and organise time effectively to meet deadlines.

Ability to show initiative, solve problems and provide solutions where appropriate.

Punctual, organised and trustworthy.

Professional appearance.

Ability to work in a team environment, delegate tasks effectively and help motivate junior staff.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Attention to detail.