Chef

Pocket Pizza Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$80,000 + Superannuation

Great development opportunities

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Job summary

Pocket Pizza is a Sydney-area restaurant seeking a dynamic Chef to lead kitchen operations for a 60-seat venue, near the Sydney CBD. You will craft menus for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, training staff and ensuring high standards with Head Chef oversight.

Join a professional team led by experienced directors; enjoy a competitive salary above award rates, staff meals and development opportunities in a vibrant pizza-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar/comparable role.
• Trade qualifications in culinary arts or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of Italian cuisine, especially pizza and pasta.
• A genuine passion for food culture and training staff.
• Experience managing a kitchen team up to 8 cooks.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Creative input for menus across dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
• Preparing, cooking and executing food as designed by Head Chef.
• Training new or junior staff in cooking techniques.
• Assisting head chef with kitchen maintenance to uphold standards.
• Maintaining food and wage costs within budgets.
• Participating in recruitment of kitchen staff.
• Maintaining high hygiene standards and HACCP compliance.
• Communicating politely with customers.

Skills

Italian cuisine knowledge

Pizza and pasta expertise

HACCP understanding

Staff training

Team leadership (up to 8 cooks)

Kitchen operations

Excellent presentation/communication

Education

Trade Qualifications

Job description

Pocket Pizza, opened on Young Street, Neutral Bay in 2025 to the delight of the local market. We have gone from strength to strength since then and have gained a loyal of not only local clientele but inter Sydney and outer Sydney tourism.

Pocket Pizza is searching for a talented Chef to assist in contributing to our enthusiastic and dedicated team of Culinary Professional. Located a short distance from the Sydney CBD, we offer full table service and a boutique product inspired by the back lanes of little Italy, New York. A competitive salary above award rates is on offer for the successful candidate.

• Prime location - Neutral Bay 2089
• Be part of a professional and passionate team
• Work hands on with dedicated and experienced directors

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and committed Chef. This role is responsible for managing kitchen operations for our 60 seat restaurant.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Creative input for our menus across Dine in, takeaway and delivery.
• Preparing, cooking and executing food designed by Head Chef and Directors.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and training new or junior staff
• Assisting the head chef in kitchen maintenance to ensure high professional standards are met.
• Maintenance and close surveillance of food and wage costs to ensure they fall in line with budgets allocated
• Assisting in recruitment of kitchen staff who meet high level expectations for our restaurant.
• Establishing and maintaining effective employee working relationships at all times
• Ensuring our high standard of hygiene procedures are maintained and at times improved to meet all HACCP regulations.
• Communicating politely and respectfully with all customers

Skills & Experience

Your skills and experience will include:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar/comparable role.
• Trade Qualifications
• Sound knowledge of Italian cuisine, specifically pizza and pasta.
• A genuine passion for food culture
• Previous experience in staff training
• Experience working with a Head Chef and assisting to manage a team of up to 8 cooks.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and procedures
• A high standard of professional groomingExcellent presentation and exceptional communication skills---/li>

Benefits

In return for your exceptional service to our guests and dedication to the restaurant, we will offer you:

• $80,000 + Superannuation
• Great development opportunities
• Staff meals
• Discounts on dining socially

If you want to work in an exciting environment, with an engaged team that is committed to excellence.