Cafe Commis Chef-CDP

House Made Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Early starts

Weekday roster

Job summary

House Made Hospitality in Sydney CBD is seeking a motivated Commis Chef / Chef de Partie for This Way Canteen and Apartment Room. This casual temporary entry-level role offers early starts and day shifts with weekends occasionally.

You'll work across two venues, focusing on breakfast and lunch service, preparing fresh, quality food, including pasta and sandwiches. The roster is Monday to Friday predominantly, with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Strong breakfast service experience is essential.
• Experience preparing pasta and quality sandwiches is highly regarded.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to food quality.
• Someone reliable, adaptable and happy to work across two venues.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, quality food with a focus on breakfast and lunch service across two venues.
• Work across This Way Canteen and Apartment Room in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain speed and consistency while ensuring high food quality.

Skills

Commis Chef / Demi Chef / Chef de Part

Breakfast service

Pasta & sandwiches

Fast-paced kitchen

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 26 Oct 2026

Description

This Way Canteen & Apartment Room | Sydney CBD

Early starts. Day shifts. Nights off.

We're looking for a motivated Commis Chef / Chef de Partie to join the House Made Hospitality team, working across our two café spaces, This Way Canteen and Apartment Room.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys early mornings, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves the idea of finishing work with their evenings still ahead of them.

With a roster predominantly Monday to Friday, and some weekend work required, this role offers a refreshing change from the traditional hospitality schedule.

About the Role

You'll work across our two café spaces, preparing fresh, quality food with a strong focus on breakfast and lunch service.

We're looking for someone who has solid breakfast experience and, ideally, has worked with pasta and sandwiches. You'll be comfortable working at pace, maintaining consistency and taking pride in everything that leaves the kitchen.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Strong breakfast service experience is essential.
• Experience preparing pasta and quality sandwiches is highly regarded.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to food quality.
• Someone reliable, adaptable and happy to work across two venues.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to support the wider team.

Why Join House Made?

At House Made Hospitality, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We're a growing hospitality group that values people who take pride in their work, support one another and are always looking for ways to improve.

Our values are simple:

• There for Others – We’re team players who look out for each other.
• Takes Personal Responsibility – We own our work and follow through.
• Is a Good Person – We lead with respect, honesty and kindness.
• Drives to Improve – We're curious, motivated and always learning.
• Brings Positive Energy – We bring the right attitude, even when things get busy.

What You'll Love

• Predominantly Monday to Friday roster.
• Early starts and day shifts, leaving your evenings free.
• A little weekend work, but no regular late-night finishes.
• A supportive kitchen team and opportunities to develop your skills.
• The opportunity to grow within the wider House Made Hospitality group.

If you're a chef who loves a busy breakfast service, takes pride in good food and wants a role that offers a better balance between work and life, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Overview

House Made Hospitality is a Sydney-based group behind 12 venues, known for thoughtful service and vibrant, welcoming spaces. We’re built on care, collaboration, and a drive to grow — with real opportunities, great perks, and a team that shows up for each other.