Casual Chef

Bring Your Passion to the Plate at Cleveland Winery Estate
Casual Chef | Restaurant & Events | Flexible Hours Available

Nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country, Cleveland Winery Estate is a destination renowned for weddings, conferences, and elegant dining experiences. As part of the award-winning Lancemore Hotel Group, we’re looking for talented casual chefs to join our kitchen team.

Whether your passion lies in à la carte dining, event catering, or both — this is a great opportunity to work across varied service styles in a scenic, supportive environment.

About the Role
You’ll work as part of our kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals across restaurant service, cellar door experiences, and large-scale functions including weddings and corporate events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and plating dishes to a high standard
• Supporting the team with service flow across restaurant and event operations
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well organised work area
• Adapting to changing service demands and team needs

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) is essential
• Experience in à la carte and/or banquet-style kitchens is highly regarded
• Understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP principles
• Calm under pressure with a reliable, can-do attitude
• Availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (as rostered)
• Work rights in Australia

Why Join Us?

• Work casual shifts with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Join a welcoming, supportive team in a beautiful vineyard setting
• Enjoy staff discounts on accommodation, food & beverage, and retail
• Gain experience across both restaurant and event service
• Work for a growing multi award winning, Australian owned hotel group - multiple properties leads to career growth opportunities

About Lancemore Cleveland Winery Estate
Set on 120 acres of vineyard and countryside, Cleveland Winery Estate offers boutique accommodation, a working cellar door, premium restaurant, and versatile event spaces. Just an hour from Melbourne, it’s a hidden gem in the Macedon Ranges.

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Our Values
Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth