Chef de Partie

Location: McLaren Vale, SA

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

DTRH Wines Pty Ltd Business introduction: DTRH Wines Pty Ltd (Down The Rabbit Hole) is a premium dining, winery, and cellar door destination located in McLaren Vale, SA 5171. Our food offering brings together authentic Italian-inspired shared dining, handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza and relaxed vineyard dining, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, generous flavours and cooking from the heart.

We’re passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our guests and have built a warm, positive team culture centred around genuine hospitality.  We’re looking for experienced and passionate Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team in a permanent full-time position. Job responsibilities Preparing and cooking food to present high-quality dishes in accordance with our menus and kitchen standards

Working across our Italian-inspired restaurant and relaxed vineyard dining offering Preparing handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza, shared plates and seasonal dishes, as well as freezing and preserving food to maintain quality and extend shelf life. Managing an allocated section during preparation and service Completing daily mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is ready for service Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, and quality Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements Monitoring stock rotation, storage, waste and portion control Contributing to menu development and the use of seasonal and local produce Monitoring ingredient requirements and stock levels, assisting with food cost calculations, and communicating stock requirements to senior kitchen staff. Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff when required

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and professional service Maintaining a clean, organised and positive kitchen environment The role is based at Down

The Rabbit Hole in McLaren Vale and requires availability across a seven-day roster, including weekends and our Thursday and Friday evening services What we are looking for The capacity to perform effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Strong time-management skills coupled with a keen eye for detail to maintain high culinary standards. Practical experience as a Chef and/or formal culinary qualifications will be highly preferred.   What we offer

An encouraging and supportive workplace environment. Salary: $71,500 excluding superannuation   About Company DTRH Wines Pty Ltd (Down The Rabbit Hole) is a premium dining, winery, and cellar door destination located in McLaren Vale,  SA 5171 .

Our food offering brings together authentic Italian-inspired shared dining, handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza and relaxed vineyard dining, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, generous flavours and cooking from the heart. We’re passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our guests and have built a warm, positive team culture centred around genuine hospitality. Salary: $71500-71500 Job Publish: 28-08-2026 Job Expire: 27-09-2026 Apply on: Chef de Partie Job here!

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