head chef

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Attimo Italian Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

HEAD CHEF (FT) & JUNIOR COOK (PT)

Premium Italian Restaurant | Dinner Service Only | Long-Term Roles Available

Attimo is a modern, elevated Italian restaurant in Northbridge known for bold flavour, clean systems, and a moody, refined dining experience. We're expanding our back-of-house team and currently hiring two key positions:

  1. HEAD CHEF – FULL-TIME (45 HOURS/WEEK)

| Wednesday to Monday | Evenings Only

This is a hands-on leadership role for a reliable, experienced chef ready to take ownership of the kitchen. You'll manage prep, lead service, and handle stock and team operations with support from ownership.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee daily prep and lead evening service
  • Manage ordering, stock control and wastage
  • Uphold consistency, cleanliness and plating standards
  • Supervise and train junior staff

You'll Need:

  • Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery (trade qualified)
  • At least 3 years in a Head or Sous Chef role
  • Strong prep, timing and leadership skills
  • Calm, efficient and solutions-focused

Role Details:

  • 45 hours/week across 6 days (Tuesdays off)

  • JUNIOR COOK – PART-TIME

| Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights + Additional Shifts

We're also hiring a reliable Part-Time Junior Cook to support the Head Chef during peak service. This is a stable award-compliant role with room to grow into our new daytime café operations next door.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist with prep, basic cooking and plating
  • Follow direction and keep service running smoothly
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and speed

You'll Need:

  • Experience in a commercial kitchen (no trade cert required)
  • Fast hands, great hygiene, and attention to detail
  • Availability Friday and Saturday nights (5pm–10pm)
  • Willingness to grow with our team and move into café shifts

Role Details:

  • Restaurant Industry Award
  • week across 2–4 evenings (Fri, Sat, Mon)
  • Additional daytime shifts available soon

WHY WORK AT ATTIMO?

  • Organised, professional kitchen
  • Owners who back the kitchen, not just the floor
  • No egos – just high standards and good food
  • Long-term growth into day trade, catering and more

HOW TO APPLY

Apply via Indeed with your resume and a short message telling us:

  • Which role you're applying for
  • Your availability and experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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