A'MARE DINING PRECINCT | Chef de Partie

a'Mare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on shift

Staff discounts across Maestro venues

EAP

Training & development

Career progression

Three concepts experience

Collaborative kitchen team

Job summary

aMare, PizzaMare and VistaMare at Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, Sydney, is seeking passionate Chefs de Partie to contribute across three distinct Italian dining concepts. Positions start on a casual basis with the opportunity for full-time employment for the right candidates.

Join a professional kitchen under renowned chef Alessandro Pavoni. Applicants should have 1–3 years’ experience in Chef de Partie or similar, and be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Relevant hospitality qualifications and/or 1–3 years’ experience as Chef de Partie or in an equivalent role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking Italian cuisine.
• Experience in premium dining or high-volume hospitality venues.
• Ability to follow recipes and contribute to menu development and implementation.
• Understanding of food cost management, portion control and stock management.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage your designated kitchen section with a focus on quality and presentation.
• Prepare and present dishes to meet each restaurant’s concept and style.
• Contribute to breakfast, lunch and/or dinner services depending on venue and roster.
• Collaborate with Head Chefs and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth service and menu execution.
• Assist with menu costing, portion control and stock management.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards.
• Keep your station clean, organized and ready for service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Casual to start, with full-time opportunities for the right candidates

Join the culinary team behind aMare, PizzaMare and VistaMare at Crown Sydney, Barangaroo. Under the direction of acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni, our precinct brings together refined Italian dining, vibrant pizza and pasta, and relaxed waterfront hospitality.

We are seeking passionate and experienced Chefs de Partie to bring their skills to these three unique dining experiences.

About Our Restaurants

• aMare | Refined Italian DiningOur award-winning fine dining restaurant celebrates Italy's regional traditions through exceptional produce, handcrafted pasta and signature tableside service. Precision, presentation and attention to detail are central to the experience.
• PizzaMare | Pizza, Pasta & Relaxed DiningA vibrant, contemporary Italian eatery on the mezzanine, showcasing handcrafted pizzas, fresh pasta and generous Italian flavours. An energetic kitchen where quality, consistency and efficient service come together.
• VistaMare | Breakfast, All-Day Dining & Waterfront AperitivoA relaxed waterfront destination taking guests from breakfast and daytime dining through to aperitivo. Italian-inspired dishes and snacks complement cocktails, spritz and stunning harbour views.

Whether your strengths lie in refined à la carte cooking, pizza and pasta production, or breakfast and all-day service, there is an opportunity to contribute your expertise within our precinct.

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will manage your designated kitchen section, maintain excellent food quality and presentation, and support the Head Chefs and Sous Chefs in delivering each restaurant's distinct menu and service style.

Positions will commence on a casual basis, with full-time employment offered to the right candidates.

• Full-time: $79,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation, based on experience.
• Casual: Hospitality Industry (General) Award rates, including applicable casual loading and penalty rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, organisation and service of your designated section.
• Prepare and present dishes consistently to the standards of your restaurant concept.
• Contribute to breakfast, lunch and/or dinner services, depending on your venue and roster.
• Work closely with Head Chefs and Sous Chefs to execute menus and maintain smooth service.
• Contribute to recipe development, menu tastings, cook-offs and menu implementation.
• Assist with menu costings, portion control and food cost management.
• Monitor ingredient quality, stock rotation and wastage.
• Assist with ordering and inventory control.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Keep your section clean, organised and ready for service.
• Relevant hospitality or commercial cookery qualifications and/or 1-3 years' relevant experience as a Chef de Partie or in an equivalent position.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking Italian cuisine.
• Experience in premium dining or high-volume hospitality venues.
• Ability to follow recipes and contribute to menu development and implementation.
• Understanding of food cost management, portion control and stock management.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Ability to perform consistently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Ability to successfully complete Crown Sydney's police and compliance checks.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Italian regional cuisine.
• Experience participating in menu tastings, recipe development and cook-offs.

What We Offer

• Casual work with the potential to progress into full-time employment.
• Full-time salary of $79,000-$85,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.
• Applicable award rates, casual loading and penalties for casual employees.
• Staff meals while on shift.
• Staff discounts across associated Maestro Hospitality venues.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to develop your skills across three distinctive Italian dining concepts.
• A professional, supportive and collaborative kitchen team.

Passionate about Italian food, quality ingredients and delivering memorable dining experiences? We would love to hear from you.

Join the Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd team and help bring our Italian dining precinct to life.