CDP - Laura Restaurant at Pt. Leo Estate

WELCOME TO LAURA, PT. LEO ESTATE'S MOST REFINED EXPRESSION OF DINING.

Named after the 7-metre- tall, cast-iron sculpture Laura by Jaume Plensa that looks into the dining space. The 45-seat, Laura offers guests an unhurried dining experience that elevates the simple luxuries of time, space, comfort, and attention. We focus on the very best ingredients. Each dish is carefully considered, ensuring that the guest journey is as authentic and beautiful as our surrounds.

Culinary Director Josep Espuga originated from Catalonia, Spain, with a multi-Michellin star-studded CV featuring Mugaritz, Nahm, and New York’s Degustation. Due to an internal promotion, Josep is in search for a talented and experienced Chef de Partie, who is seeking to continue their journey of culinary excellence and career development in a safe and reliable work environment. 

About Pt. Leo Estate

Pt. Leo Estate is a family run ocean front property set on 330 acres of vineyard, cattle grazing land, and a world class sculpture park located in Bunurong Country on the Mornington Peninsula. We are a respectful and inclusive workplace that celebrates our people, our community, and our hospitality and tourism industry. Our ambition is to continuously grow professionally and look to offer the best in food, wine, service, and the arts in a sustainable and authentic manner.

About The Role

• Full time permanent position; shifts on a rotating roster

• Rosters based on a 38-hour working week over 5 days with additional benefits and overtime.

• Excellent remuneration and working conditions

• Work under the direct tutelage of the Culinary Director and senior team in a Two-Hatted kitchen environment

• Work with some of Australia’s most exquisite ingredients

• Uniforms supplied and laundered

About You

To be considered for this role you must be:

• You must have a Certificate IV in commercial cookery

• You must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment

• Passionate about working with amazing ingredients and produce

• Express a desire to meet and work alongside primary producers

• Fine-Dining experience preferred

• A respectful person and a good communicator

• Lead a section of the kitchen

• Strong work ethic and 'can do' attitude

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Task driven

• Able and willing to work weekends and public holidays

• Hold a current Victorian driver’s licence and have own transport

Please note

• Only successful candidates will be notified.