Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for a great lifestyle change in a beautiful rural setting?
About Us

Eling Forest Café is a full-service café located on the Eling Forest Estate, a well-established winery and vineyard in Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands. Visitors enjoy quality wines and food at the café, along with heritage cottage accommodation and wedding/function packages.

The Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to join our team on a full-time basis.
The café operates daily from 8am to 4pm, with occasional catering for weddings and functions.
Employer sponsorship (482 visa) is available for the right candidate.

Base salary: $79,000 – $85,000 plus Superannuation.

Overtime and weekend rates apply on top of base salary
Roster is based on a 38-hour week, with extra hours during busy periods.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and refine café menus and event catering packages.
• Prepare food consistently to recipe standards in both café and function settings.
• Adjust dishes to meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Minimise food waste and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow HACCP and safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Uphold all workplace health and safety standards.

Essential Requirements
• Diploma of Hospitality or higher.
• Minimum 1.5 years’ experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Proven ability to work well in a team under a Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Full Australian work rights or eligible for employer-sponsored visa (482).

If you're a passionate and skilled chef looking for a great opportunity in a beautiful rural setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.