Head Chef

Live, work and play in the country 🌿
📍 Moffatdale, South Burnett
🌐 www.dustyhill.com.au

Dusty Hill Vineyard is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our long-established, family-owned vineyard and restaurant in the picturesque Barambah Valley.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary (based on experience and skillset)
• Full-time, permanent role with job security
• Opportunities for career and salary progression
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Discounted food, accommodation, and event tickets, free non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages
• Work in a stunning regional location

Your Future Workplace - Dusty Hill Vineyard

Dusty Hill Vineyard is one of the South Burnett's first established wineries and is highly regarded for its food, wine, and hospitality. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced produce and delivering memorable dining experiences across à la carte service, daily specials, and weddings, conferences, and events.

Located in the charming countryside town of Moffatdale and overlooking Lake Barambah, Dusty Hill Vineyard is a must-visit destination featuring a restaurant, boutique accommodation, and a popular wedding and conference centre.

Our business is expanding and is working towards opening a new Restaurant and Bar, Brewery and Distillery, and Bakery onsite. This position will be a key part of this growth and opening of our new Bakery and Restaurant.

Our Kitchen operates for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, and for lunch on Sunday. We invite you to visit our venue, meet our team and experience our Restaurant for yourself! Alternatively, you can check out our al-la-carte menu on our website.

Your future position - Head Chef at Dusty Hill Vineyard

In this Senior Leadership position, you will play a hands-on role in the day-to-day operations and management of the kitchen. You will supervise 2-5 kitchen team members each shift.

You will:

• Support the Executive Chef to manage and lead the kitchen team.
• Work independently and as a leader guiding chef's and apprentice chefs under your supervision to prepare and cook meals to standards required.
• Allocate tasks and oversee team members to ensure continual workflow and that tasks are completed by required timeframes.
• Monitor production time and quality of meals to ensure a high standard is maintained and ensure timely service to customers.
• Monitor costs of food and wages and in consultation with the Executive Chef, minimising waste and maintaining cost control.
• Assist the Executive Chef by collaborating and contributing ideas to menu planning e.g. weekly specials, special menus for festivals and events.
• Place stock orders under the guidelines given by the Executive Chef and ensure stock levels are satisfactory for efficient trade.
• Conducting pre-start equipment and machinery checks.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and stock rotation.
• Training and mentoring team members.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Following kitchen and company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership to team members, engaging the team, and cultivating a positive and productive team culture.
• Contribute to the development and updating of documents, performance reviews.
• Provide counselling to improve staff behaviour and performance and undertake performance and disciplinary management where required.

About you

You will bring passion, leadership, and reliability to the role, along with:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef (essential)
• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and shift work
• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Exemplary work ethic and contribute to positive team culture

How to apply

• To apply, please submit your up-to-date resume via the Apply button on SEEK.
• For more information, please contact [email protected]
• We look forward to welcoming a passionate Head Chef to the Dusty Hill Vineyard team