Chef | Fine Dining | Two Hat Restaurant | Mornington Peninsula

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ten Minutes By Tractor Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the business

Ten Minutes by Tractor is an award-winning winery and restaurant based in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, 1hr drive south of Melbourne CBD.

The restaurant reflects our philosophy of making wine - with an expressive attention to detail and unparalleled passion for doing the best we can to showcase the finest produce Mornington Peninsula and Australia has to offer. Awarded two hats within The Age's Good Food Guide, Chef Hayden Ellis' menu is an adventure of technique and flavour.

About the role

We are looking for a Chef with previous Fine Dining experience to support Chef Hayden and his team in delivering an exceptional and innovative fine-dining experience, highlighting seasonal produce from our regenerative garden farm, and perfectly complementing our award-winning wines.

This is an incredible opportunity to elevate your career in a high-end, fine-dining environment. You'll bring your advanced culinary skills, creativity, and love for refined dining to our kitchen, where you'll help craft complex dishes and provide our guests with an amazing experience.

Successful candidates will have experience in hatted or Michelin-starred establishments, a deep knowledge of produce, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen. You will be a team player, with a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence and mastering every detail, and will be provided with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Benefits and perks

  • Restaurant Industry Award rates with paid overtime
  • On the job training and development, with career growth opportunities
  • Stunning vineyard location working with world class chefs and FOH team
  • An established and esteemed brand with focus & vision
  • Uncompromising drive for excellence
  • Staff discounts across both restaurants and cellar door
  • Flexible, rotating roster, across Wednesday-Sunday

Skills and experience

  • Advanced understanding of contemporary dining principles
  • Experience in fine-dining venues and tasting menu concepts
  • Punctual & well-presented
  • A team player with an excellent work ethic
  • Genuine desire to progress your career & continue to learn
  • Must be available to work weekends, with reliable transport required
  • Current Australian work rights will be required for this role, sponsorship opportunities are not currently available

Please apply direct through Seek, or send your resume and cover letter to

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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