Chef Positions: Cézan Trattoria & Bar

We’re looking for passionate chefs at all levels — from Commis and Demi Chefs through to Sous Chef — to join the kitchen team at Cézan Trattoria & Bar, the new food and wine destination at the heart of Krinklewood Estate, created in collaboration with the award-winning team at Fennel & Co.

This is not your average chef job. This is your chance to be part of a culinary takeover — reimagining food across an entire 150-acre biodynamic estate, including:

  • Cézan Trattoria & Bar — an evolving à la carte restaurant inspired by regional Italian fare with a hyper-local Krinklewood twist
  • 40+ weddings and exclusive events each year — premium produce-driven menus across large-scale celebrations
  • In-room private dining for the architect-designed Dimensions X Residences
  • Future offerings — breakfast service, long-table vineyard lunches, seasonal pop-ups, and more

You’ll be joining as a founding member of a bold new food and beverage vision, helping shape a Hunter Valley hospitality icon from day one.

Roles Available

We’re recruiting across multiple levels:

  • Commis & Demi Chef – support daily operations, develop core skills, and work closely with senior chefs to deliver high-quality dishes.
  • Sous Chef – step into leadership, oversee service, events, and weddings, and support menu development alongside the Head Chef.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in restaurants, events, or catering (level dependent)
  • Passion for bold flavours, seasonal produce, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine
  • A team-focused mindset — calm, organised, reliable, and positive under pressure
  • Creativity, initiative, and a desire to grow with a new and ambitious venue
  • For senior roles: proven leadership, menu development skills, and large-scale event experience a major plus

Why This Is Special

  • Work across a unique estate with vineyards, gardens, residences, and events spaces
  • Be part of launching and growing a new Hunter Valley hospitality icon
  • Collaborate with award-winning chefs, winemakers, and creatives
  • Beautiful Hunter Valley lifestyle opportunity with room for professional growth
  • Join a small, passionate team where your input shapes the long-term identity

Remuneration & Employment

  • Remuneration based on role and experience
  • Open to both full-time and part-time positions
  • Opportunities to grow as the estate’s hospitality vision expands

Apply Now

Email info@krinklewood.com with a short intro and your resume. We can’t wait to hear from you!