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Sous Chef – Rowlee Dining & Bar
Help Lead the Culinary Vision at Rowlee
Rowlee Wines is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team at Rowlee Dining & Bar — a destination for cool climate wine, seasonal food and elegant, regional hospitality.
Working closely with our Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the creative and operational delivery of Rowlee’s food offering — across our à la carte restaurant, intimate private dining, premium weddings and events, and estate-wide activations.
This is an opportunity to shape and grow something special from the inside — within one of Orange’s most picturesque vineyard estates.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef with all kitchen operations across daily service and events
- Delivering high-quality, produce-driven food experiences with a strong seasonal focus
- Overseeing prep, plating and service during lunch, dinner, weddings and functions
- Contributing to menu development for our restaurant, private dining and bespoke events
- Managing kitchen team members, training and mentoring junior staff
- Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and efficient stock control
- Collaborating with front-of-house, winemaking and events teams to ensure smooth service
We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a high-quality kitchen
- Confidence in both à la carte service and large-scale event catering
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Calm, positive and organised under pressure
- A passion for regional produce, seasonality, and elegant presentation
- Understanding of kitchen systems and compliance
- A desire to contribute to a team culture rooted in quality, sustainability and hospitality
Why This Role Is Special
- Be part of a growing culinary destination in the Orange wine region
- Work with premium produce, wines, and a passionate hospitality team
- Beautiful lifestyle opportunity in a vineyard setting with strong community
- Collaborate with a supportive and creative leadership team
- Full-time role with stability, growth potential and future opportunities
Apply Now
Send your CV and a short cover note to info@rowleewines.com.au
We’d love to hear why you’d be excited to join the Rowlee team.
Key Information
Apply Now
Email info@rowleewines.com.au with a short introduction, your experience, and your resume.