The Vines Golf Club, located at the gateway of the southern wine region, just 25 minutes from the CBD, is looking to appoint a full-time Head Chef to take our catering operations of the kitchen to the next level. This is a great opportunity for a Chef to use their skill and passion to set the catering standards at The Vines Club and to help build an even stronger reputation within the local community. https://www.vinesofreynella.com.au The Club provides catering services to members and guests through the bistro. Open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday, dinner service is provided on Thursday and Friday evenings, while breakfast is also served on the weekends. The club also conduct functions and special events. Our Yoder 1500S Smoker - will give the Head Chef to opportunity to develop a theme night culture similar to our Texas slow cooks. If you are passionate about this cuisine, you will enjoy the future. If not, you are still encouraged to apply as the menu is tailored around the chef's passions. The successful applicant will be dedicated to achieving consistent levels of food quality and presentation. The successful applicant will help bring in the New Creations being implemented by the new team. A new beginning. The Vines Golf Club wants you, to be a person that takes pride in your level of service and presentation manages the kitchen efficiently during busy service periods and has excellent communication with management and front-of-house staff. Delivering ideas for menus, operational improvement and working in partnership with the Sous Chef and Food and Beverage management team. Full Time Head Chef will be responsible for: Delivering consistent, creative and high-quality offerings Evaluating, creating, documenting and executing standard operating procedures Promoting positive work relationships with other departments. Management of food safety/HACCP standards and WHS regulations. Controlling and managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Good stock control practices. To be successful in this important leadership role you will need: Qualifications in Commercial Cookery and a minimum of two years of previous experience in a leadership role. The ability to work under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills A proven track record leading culinary operations successfully Strong management skills with strengths in inspirational leadership, financial performance and people skills Good written and oral communications skills An excellent remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. Please understand that due to the anticipated high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you feel you have the qualifications and skills to fulfil this exciting new role, please submit your CV and cover letter by 14th of June 2026. Applications will remain open until the end of June however interview process will begin on as soon as applications are received. Questions and Resumes may also be sent direct to: vinesgolfclub.com.au
