Chef De Cuisine

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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. 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 our Chef de Cuisine in our Commissary Kitchen, reporting to our Executive Sous Chef, you will be a natural leader in the kitchen and bring the best out of your team every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will take good care of our guests ensuring that every dish that leaves your kitchen is consistent and delicious.

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 Senior Chef with relevant industry qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• 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
• Discounted parking available on property and other transport options
• Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
• Up to 30% staff discounts across our award-winning venues on all 3 of our properties
• Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts and benefits, including EAP & gym memberships
• 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.

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 was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitality

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