Sous Chef

An exciting opportunity is available at Margan Wines, Hunter Valley! 

Margan Restaurant is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our talented Restaurant team. The right person will be experienced, have a passion for seasonally inspired dishes using our estate grown produce and be able to provide an outstanding dining experience for our guests. 

We are looking for someone to embrace hyper seasonal cooking and contribute creatively to our Thursday - Monday dining offer. We trade lunch only (with the odd evening function) and promote a healthy work/life balance for our team.

Baking sourdough, making pasta from scratch, butchery, fermentation, packaged condiments and produce harvesting are just some of the skills you will either be able to contribute to or learn on the job.

Additionally, you get to work with our one acre market garden where you will truly learn about seasonal cooking.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU…..

This position includes an attractive salary package with wine allowance and staff discounts. It offers career development, mentoring opportunities and a realistic work/life balance. 

If you have a passion for food and wine and want to be part of an award winning restaurant team and leading Hunter Valley Winery then we would love to meet you.

Margan Wines and Restaurant is a five-star winery with an acclaimed restaurant dedicated to the complete food and wine experience. We are certified Sustainably Farmed and a leader in the field of Agri-dining. Our restaurant kitchen garden and orchard, olive groves, free range chickens and estate reared lambs provide an incredible range of organically grown produce for our kitchen team to use in our ‘farm to fork’ menus.  

Margan Wines was established in 1996 and the Restaurant opened in 2007 so as a business we provide experience, stability and mentoring and career opportunities. We pride ourselves on our family based culture and friendly work environment.  

Requirements:

• Minimum of Certificate IV in Commerical Cookery 

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience or part-time equivalent in related role

• Please apply through SEEK with your CV and COVER LETTER outlining what you can bring to this role. 

Halliday Wine Companion - Five Star Winery

Gourmet Traveler Wine - Star Cellar Door Hunter Valley 2022, 2023

National Good Food Guide - One Chef Hat 2017-2024

Single Vineyard & Sustainably Farmed Through Our Viticulture, Winemaking, Restaurant & Cellar Door.