Chef de Partie or Pastry Chef | Eschalot, Southern Highlands

Base salary $75,000 - $80,000 (negotiated based on your current skill set)

Full time: Wednesday - Sunday

Innovative and creative kitchen team

Are you ready for a new challenge where you can broaden your skill set and work alongside a passionate, creative team? Eschalot, an award-winning restaurant in Berrima, is on the look out for a driven Chef de Partie or Pastry Chef who's eager to explore paddock to plate dining, cooking over fire, and sustainable, modern cuisine.

About Eschalot

Located in the historic village of Berrima in the Southern Highlands, Eschalot delivers consistently beautiful dishes with an elegant and understated sense of occasion. Our abundant kitchen garden supports our commitment to seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients. Under the leadership of Head Chef and Owner Matty Roberts, you'll collaborate in a creative environment that fuses tradition with innovation.

Our supportive, tight-knit team values staff wellbeing and mental health, and our strong reputation is reflected in long-term staff retention. If you want to hone your craft and immerse yourself in a multi-award-winning culinary culture, Eschalot might be your perfect fit.

About the role

As our new Chef de Partie / Pastry Chef, you will:

expand your skill set by learning from highly experienced chefs in an innovative, creative kitchen

assist with kitchen garden planning, collecting produce and developing menus around the seasons

explore a range of cooking styles including paddock to plate and cooking over fire

work in a team with a strong emphasis on staff well being, inclusiveness, and connection

Skills, experience, and attributes

We're looking for someone who is dedicated, honest, and reliable, with genuine passion for food and cooking. The ideal candidate will be receptive to learning and refining their skills, and demonstrate:

excellent trade skills

effective communication and the ability to work well within a team

strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and equipment

respect for kitchen etiquette

experience in Modern Australian cuisine

formal qualifications such as Cert IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

food safety & hygiene certificate

What we will offer you

a balanced lifestyle in an iconic country setting

an intimate & dedicated team environment

skill development and experience with varied and innovative cooking techniques and styles

base salary negotiable based on your current skill set

Apply Now!

If you share our passion for beautiful, innovative food, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and take your skills to the next level in an environment where creativity, sustainability, and genuine team spirit thrive!