Casual Chef

The Monopoly Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable casual hours

Well-equipped kitchen

Leadership that values standards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Stardust Hotel's Italian Bistro in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced Chef who takes genuine pride in their craft and is ready to contribute to a venue raising the bar in dining. This role requires a chef with strong restaurant training, who thrives in a structured kitchen environment and enjoys weekly casual hours.

Take ownership of your section, execute dishes with precision, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to seasonal menu development while upholding strict food safety and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a quality restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional techniques.
• Experience with fresh pasta and/or artisan pizza highly regarded.
• Calm, composed presence under pressure.
• High attention to detail and pride in clean, organised work.
• Professional attitude and long-term mindset.
• Valid work visa or Australian work eligibility accepted.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your section during prep and service
• Execute dishes with consistency, precision and pace
• Work collaboratively on seasonal menu development
• Mentor junior chefs and apprentices
• Uphold strict food safety and operational standards

Skills

Italian cuisine

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

The Stardust Hotel's Italian Bistro is entering an exciting phase of growth. With a focus on house-made pasta, quality produce, traditional technique and refined execution, we are building a kitchen team that operates with restaurant-level standards.

We are seeking an experienced Chef who takes genuine pride in their craft and is ready to contribute to a venue raising the bar in Western Sydney dining.

This role is suited to a chef with strong restaurant training who thrives in a structured, disciplined kitchen environment and is looking for weekly casual hours.

The Role

• Take full ownership of your section during prep and service
• Execute dishes with consistency, precision and pace
• Work collaboratively on seasonal menu development
• Mentor junior chefs and apprentices
• Uphold strict food safety and operational standards

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years experience in a quality restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional techniques
• Experience with fresh pasta and/or artisan pizza highly regarded
• Calm, composed presence under pressure
• High attention to detail and pride in clean, organised work
• Professional attitude and long-term mindset
• Valid work visa or Australian work eligibility accepted

We are not looking for someone who just "gets through service."

We're looking for a chef who cares about every plate leaving the pass.

What We Offer

• Stable casua hours with opportunity if you want to come onboard full time
• A well-equipped, professionally run kitchen
• Leadership that values standards, structure and growth
• Opportunity to progress within an expanding hospitality group