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Bramleigh Estate is seeking passionate, creative and motivated Chef or Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of exceptional dining experiences for our wedding couples and their guests while developing your skills within a supportive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.

Opportunities are available across different levels within the kitchen team, with the level of appointment determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. Successful applicants will be employed on a full-time basis.

Benefits

•    Opportunity to work within a premium Melbourne wedding and events venue

•    Exposure to weddings, functions and large-scale event catering

•    Work with quality produce and professionally developed menus

•    Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

•    Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment

•    Opportunity to develop experience across different kitchen sections and service styles

Task & responsibilities

•    Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and kitchen standards

•    Assist with the preparation and development of seasonal, wedding and event menus

•    Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, portion control and taste

•    Manage or assist with an allocated kitchen section during service

•    Ensure efficient kitchen operations while maintaining high food and presentation standards

•    Examine ingredients and food products to ensure quality and freshness

•    Operate ovens, grills, cooktops and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

•    Monitor cooking temperatures and preparation times

•    Prepare dishes to accommodate dietary requirements where required

•    Assist with stock control, ordering and the correct storage of ingredients and supplies

•    Minimise food wastage through appropriate storage, portion control and stock rotation

•    Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment

•    Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

•    Work collaboratively with kitchen, front-of-house and event teams to ensure smooth service delivery

•    Support the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff where appropriate to the level of appointment

•    Assist senior chefs with planning and coordinating food preparation as required

•    Proactively assist with resolving kitchen issues during busy wedding and event service periods

Qualification & experience

•    Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a Diploma of Culinary Arts

•    Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in a professional commercial kitchen environment

•    Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations

•    Good food preparation and cooking skills

•    Ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation

•    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced wedding and events environment

•    Strong communication and teamwork skills

•    Good organisational and time-management skills

•    Ability to follow recipes, procedures and established kitchen standards

•    Positive, professional and collaborative approach to work

•    Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required