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 Sous Chef, you’ll report directly to the Chef De Cuisine, working in a vibrant, hands-on environment that emphasises flawless product execution, safety, and creativity. Cucina Porto is a multi-award-winning Italian casual dining restaurant led by the award-winning talented Chef Martino Pulito. Known for authentic flavours and innovative dishes, we are a destination for those passionate about culinary excellence.
This is a unique opportunity to refine your craft, acquire new skills, and shape your culinary future in a supportive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity for sponsorship for the right candidate.
The salary on offer for this role is $105,000 inclusive of superannuation + bonus ($92,925 + 11.5% super).
A few of your responsibilities:
- Participate in preparing menus and pricing policies by applying a sound knowledge of the following: local requirements, market needs, competition trends, recipes, daily specials and availability of products.
- Assist the Restaurant Chef de Cuisine with rosters and leave applications for all personnel, and coordinate daily operational staffing requirements ensuring that The Star Enterprise Agreement, policies and procedures and statutory requirements are adhered to
- Advise the Chef de Cuisine on employees’ progress and responsibility levels in accordance with personnel guidelines.
- Participate in all shift briefings to assist with the smooth transition and handover between shifts, thereby avoiding interruption to or jeopardising the quality of guest service
What we will be looking for:
- Culinary expertise: A Culinary School graduate with a strong foundation in Italian cuisine, especially in pizza and pasta preparation.
- Organisational excellence: Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Leadership skills: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team effectively.
- Flexibility: Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
About you:
You are a passionate and creative culinary professional with a proactive and positive attitude. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, and are committed to the growth and success of the Cucina Porto team.
Your leadership and expertise will be pivotal to the continues success of Cucina Porto.
What we can offer you:
- Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
- Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
- Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services
- Discounted parking + other transport options
- Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
- Extraordinary growth opportunities personally and professionally
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 (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
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