Lead a Great Team. Create Memorable Food. Help Shape Our Future.
Beach Road Winery & Restaurant is a family-owned winery and restaurant in the heart of McLaren Vale. We're known for our relaxed hospitality, award-winning wines, seasonal shared dining and welcoming atmosphere.
As our business continues to grow across restaurant dining, weddings and private events, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, developing systems and creating consistently high-quality food in a supportive, family-owned business.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the owners, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen while leading and mentoring a small team.
This is primarily a daytime role, with occasional evening shifts for weddings and private functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Managing daily kitchen operations and service.
- Menu planning and seasonal menu development in collaboration with the owners.
- Stock ordering, stock control and supplier management.
- Managing food costs, kitchen labour and waste.
- Maintaining food safety, WHS and HACCP compliance.
- Working closely with our Events and Restaurant teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Contributing to a positive, respectful and supportive workplace culture.
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example and building a strong team culture.
You'll ideally have:
- Trade qualification as a Chef.
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Experience managing labour costs, food costs and stock control.
- A passion for seasonal, fresh food and consistently delivering quality.
- Current Food Safety Supervisor accreditation, or willingness to obtain it.
- Australian working rights.
What We Offer
- Full-time position (38 hours per week).
- Wednesday to Sunday roster.
- Primarily daytime operation with occasional evening functions.
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system for additional hours.
- Annual salary review.
- Supportive owners who value collaboration and ideas.
- Opportunity to influence menus, systems and kitchen culture.
- Beautiful vineyard location in McLaren Vale.
- A stable and growing business with an excellent reputation.
If you're looking for a role where you can lead a great team, enjoy genuine work-life balance and be part of a business that's continuing to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
Applications will be assessed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
