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. 

We are currently looking for a passionate and highly dedicated applicant to join our Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef for Banquets at The Star Sydney.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to progress your career and develop your skills under the mentorship of some of the best chefs in Sydney!

A few of your responsibilities:

• Be accountable for supervising a section of the kitchen
• Train staff at lower levels, coach, and guide employees to perform kitchen operations
• Handle and follow up on all incidents immediately, and report accurately
• Maintain food cost to parameter given by the company
• Keep outlet ahead of HACCP standards

What we are looking for:

• Solid Demi Chef/Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef experience and relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment and the complexities of running events
• Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to commit to 38 hours per week working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

What we can offer you:

• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation  
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more  
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property  
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus include Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+

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. 

It's your time to SHINE! 

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