Commis Chef

For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. Our Forbes 5-star hotel, The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto, and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

As a Commis Chef team at Cucina Porto at The Star Sydney, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside our Chef de Cuisine, Martino Pulito and watch your career shine!

A few of your responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of your allocated work-station
• Follow directions from senior kitchen team
• Advise management of all stock requirements
• Conduct mentoring and support for Cooks and Apprentice Chefs

What are we looking for:

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Full work rights and flexible availability for a full-time position
• Have experience working in a busy and fast-paced kitchen (Italian cuisine highly regarded)
• The ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate and work as part of the team
• Have the right "can do"-attitude and willingness to learn new cuisines and techniques

About you:

With your passion for career growth in Culinary, this role will allow you to learn alongside some of the most talented chefs in Sydney!

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of Cucina Porto. Join us in making a difference. 

What can we offer?

• Competitive Hourly rate, plus penalty rates for weekends and public holidays 
• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career 
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property 
• Regular rostered breaks with complimentary meal in our dedicated staff dining room
• Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer 
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+ 
• Supportive leadership team  

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs. 

The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.  

It’s your time to SHINE!

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