Commis Chef | Barossa Valley, SA

About the Role

The Louise is seeking a passionate casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Set among the vines, The Louise offers guests a refined regional dining experience built around exceptional local produce and some of Australia’s finest wines.

Working closely with our Chefs, you will support daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service, preparing dishes to a consistently high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills in a luxury setting where seasonal, locally sourced ingredients are at the centre of every menu.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing ingredients and assisting with mise en place for each service
• Cooking and plating dishes to recipe and presentation standards
• Supporting senior chefs across all sections of the kitchen as required
• Following food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times
• Receiving, storing and rotating stock correctly
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
• Contributing ideas and learning from the team as menus evolve with the seasons

About You

You are a passionate and motivated Commis Chef who loves working with quality produce and takes pride in every plate.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as a Commis Chef ideally in a fine dining, hotel or premium restaurant environment
• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (completed or in progress) highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, evenings and public holidays
• Current Australian working rights

About Us

Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world’s most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

• The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.