Casual Chef

Bring Your Passion to the Plate at Cleveland Winery Estate

Casual Chef | Restaurant & Events | Flexible Hours Available

Nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country, Cleveland Winery Estate is a destination renowned for weddings, conferences, and elegant dining experiences. As part of the award-winning Lancemore Hotel Group , we’re looking for talented casual chefs to join our kitchen team.

Whether your passion lies in à la carte dining, event catering , or both — this is a great opportunity to work across varied service styles in a scenic, supportive environment.

About the Role

You’ll work as part of our kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals across restaurant service, cellar door experiences, and large-scale functions including weddings and corporate events.

Key responsibilities include :

Preparing and plating dishes to a high standard

Supporting the team with service flow across restaurant and event operations

Maintaining a clean, safe, and well organised work area

Adapting to changing service demands and team needs

What We’re Looking For

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) is essential

Experience in à la carte and / or banquet-style kitchens is highly regarded

Understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP principles

Calm under pressure with a reliable, can-do attitude

Availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (as rostered)

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Why Join Us?

Work casual shifts with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

Join a welcoming, supportive team in a beautiful vineyard setting

Enjoy staff discounts on accommodation, food & beverage, and retail

Gain experience across both restaurant and event service

• Work for a growing multi award winning, Australian owned hotel group - multiple properties leads to career growth opportunities

About Lancemore Cleveland Winery Estate

Set on 120 acres of vineyard and countryside, Cleveland Winery Estate offers boutique accommodation, a working cellar door, premium restaurant, and versatile event spaces. Just an hour from Melbourne, it’s a hidden gem in the Macedon Ranges.

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Our Values

Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth