Commis Chef

Overview

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Culinary

The Star Sydney has been a local landmark for two decades, committed to the community and delivering entertainment, dining and hospitality experiences across venues including The Star Event Centre, The Lyric Theatre and dining options such as Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar.

The CommisChef reports directly to the Jr Sous Chef and provides a hands-on approach to flawless product execution in a safety- and culinary-excellence focused environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest.

Responsibilities

- Support the assigned section as directed by the Jr Sous Chef

- Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks

- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations

- Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements

- Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment

What we are looking for

- Culinary School Graduate. Received apprenticeship training in Commercial Cookery

- Proficiency with diverse food preparation techniques and cooking equipment

- 1 year of experience post-apprenticeship in food preparation, preferably with Italian cuisine and high-volume setting, with strong communication skills and understanding of relevant liquor laws

- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About You

You are passionate and creative, willing to share your skills and expertise in guiding and shaping those who are new to a fast-paced kitchen. With exceptional communication skills, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and management as well as interacting with our customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

Your role will be pivotal for Cucina Porto success.

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 contributes 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 flexible working options to help team members balance work and life.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

Take the next step

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.

Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Cucina Porto is a Modern Italian Restaurant looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our department as Commis Chef.

The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located.

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