Apprentice Chef: Cézan Trattoria & Bar

Location: Krinklewood Estate, Broke, NSW
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Start Date: August/September 2025
Pay: Award rates + opportunities for growth

Train With an Exceptional Culinary Team — Be Part of the Culinary Takeover of One of the Hunter’s Most Beautiful Estates

We’re looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Chef to join the opening team at Cézan Trattoria & Bar, a new trattoria and wine destination on the breathtaking Krinklewood Estate in the Hunter Valley — launched in collaboration with the acclaimed team at Fennel & Co.

This is your opportunity to learn from some of the best — and be part of something big. We're building a food and beverage experience that spans:

  • Cézan Trattoria & Bar — a modern take on Italian regional cooking

  • 40+ weddings and exclusive events per year

  • Private dining for guests staying in the luxury Dimensions X Residences

  • Estate-wide experiences — like long lunches, picnics in the vines and seasonal pop-ups

  • A future breakfast service and expanded opening days

This is a rare opportunity to grow your skills in both fine dining and large-scale event catering, working with premium produce, seasonal menus and a small but passionate team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Hands-on support in daily mise en place, prep and service

  • Learning directly under an experienced Head Chef and award-winning team

  • Assisting across multiple styles of service — from restaurant to events

  • Helping bring to life an evolving menu focused on produce, flavour and simplicity

  • Working in a calm, collaborative kitchen culture that values learning and growth

We’re Looking For

  • A committed 2nd or 3rd year apprentice chef, passionate about cooking and eager to learn

  • A great attitude, work ethic and willingness to be part of a close-knit team

  • Interest in Mediterranean-style cuisine and seasonal, produce-led cooking

  • Availability across weekends and events

  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, positive kitchen environment

What You’ll Gain

  • Mentorship from an experienced, visionary culinary team

  • Exposure to a high-end restaurant and premium event cooking

  • Career development within a growing food and beverage business

  • The chance to be part of the founding kitchen team of a future Hunter Valley institution

  • An inspiring work environment surrounded by vines, architecture and creativity

Apply Now
Email info@krinklewood.com with a short intro and your resume or apprenticeship details. We can’t wait to hear from you.