Sous Chef | Cucina Porto

There has never been a better time to join The Star Sydney team within our Culinary Department!

The Star Sydney is currently accepting applications for a Sous Chef in our Cucina Porto team.

A few of your responsibilities

• Be accountable for leading all aspects of team management
• Participate in menu preparation and pricing policies
• Develop training plans and conduct on-the-job training sessions
• Ensure an open line of communication between the team, management and guests.
• Attract and retain the right talent into the business.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef and relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Knowledge of a variety of Asian cooking styles (wok skills advantageous)
• Experience managing a lively and fast-paced team
• Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full working rights to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week working varied shifts, including weekends, public holidays, late nights and early mornings

What can we offer you?

•  A great career move into a well-supported team
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Free transport on Light Rail from Central to The Star
• Discounted parking available on property
• Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
• 30% staff discounts across our award-winning venues on all 3 of our properties
• Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts and benefits, including EAP & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Leave for primary and secondary carers
• The Star is an Employer of Choice for Gender Diversity awarded by WGEA
• Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities  
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self  

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

About us

The Star Sydney is a well-known and established entertainment and resort destination! With multiple food and bar destinations, luxury accommodation and multiple event venues including the Sydney Lyric Theatre and Star Event centre; there is always something to do or see at The Star. The biggest games can be found in our 24/7 Sports Bar, live large and loud! With a wide range of entertainment and service offerings, our guests are always back for more.

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 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.

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