At a Glance
- Tasks: Create authentic Italian dishes and support kitchen operations with a talented team.
- Company: Osteria La Vallata, a renowned restaurant in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable full-time hours, and potential onsite accommodation.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive, family-like culture in a scenic retreat environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and learn from an experienced Head Chef in a stunning location.
- Qualifications: Commercial cookery qualification and 2+ years of kitchen experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 $ per year.
We are on the lookout to expand our kitchen with another qualified Chef (ANZSCO 351311).
Osteria La Vallata is a well-established restaurant known for its authentic, high-quality Italian-inspired cuisine located within the Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat.
You’ll be working alongside Head Chef Marco Salvestrin, who brings over 17 years of experience and a passion for excellence in every dish.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and contributing to menu development.
Our restaurant is open Thursday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sundays for breakfast and lunch.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan menus and estimate food and labour costs in collaboration with the Head Chef to ensure operational profitability and minimise waste.
- Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen team members and apprentices in culinary techniques, knife skills, and food presentation.
- Prepare, cook, and plate authentic, high-quality Italian dishes to strict recipe benchmarks and presentation standards.
- Oversee dish quality, cooking temperatures, and line consistency at all stages of food preparation and service.
- Enforce strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), food hygiene, and HACCP food safety regulations.
- Manage kitchen food storage, stock preservation, routine inventory checks, and ingredient replenishment.
- Oversee routine kitchen sanitation and the maintenance of commercial cooking equipment.
About You (Skills & Experience Required)
- Relevant commercial cookery qualification (AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management / Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
- Minimum 2+ years of post-qualification full-time commercial kitchen experience in a similar role.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with proven ability to train kitchen staff.
- Passion for culinary excellence, reliability, and a genuine team-player attitude.
- Full Australian working rights and ability to commit to a permanent full-time roster (including weekends and public holidays as required).
What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary package ($75,000 – $85,000 p. a. + Superannuation).
- Permanent, stable full-time employment (38 hours per week).
- Opportunity to work under Head Chef Marco Salvestrin, a highly experienced culinary professional.
- Onsite accommodation may be available for the successful applicant.
- Supportive, family-like team culture in a scenic regional retreat environment.
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Chef - Osteria La Vallata employer: Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat
Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work environment in one of Australia's most stunning locations. With a supportive and close-knit team, employees benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working hours, and the potential for career advancement as the business expands. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences while enjoying the beauty of Kangaroo Valley.
Contact Details:
Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat Recruitment Team
