Chef de Partie

RGIT Australia; Summer Hill; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tips

Training & development

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Postino Osteria in Summer Hill, NSW, part of Maestro Hospitality, seeks a Chef de Partie to lead a section in a Chef’s Hat-awarded Italian restaurant. You’ll work with a talented team in a vibrant kitchen, focusing on high-quality, handmade pasta and seasonal dishes.

The role offers a competitive AU$79,000–$85,000 base plus superannuation and tips, with ongoing development and multiple award-winning venues within the group.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ relevant experience in a commercial restaurant kitchen and/or a Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience preparing and cooking Italian cuisine
• Strong knowledge of traditional Italian cooking techniques
• Experience working within a busy, quality-focused restaurant environment
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• The ability to remain calm, organised and focused during high-volume service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and professional approach
• A genuine desire to continue learning and developing as a chef
• Full Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Take ownership of your section throughout preparation and service
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development, recipe testing and seasonal specials
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, presentation and consistency
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce and traditional Italian cooking techniques
• Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen brigade
• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and food costs
• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and HACCP standards
• Collaborate with the FOH team to deliver an exceptional overall guest experience
• Contribute positively to a professional, organised and high-performing kitchen culture

Skills

Italian cuisine

Diploma of Hospitality

Teamwork

Food safety HACCP

Calm under pressure

Education

Diploma of Hospitality

Job description

Summer Hill, New South Wales 2130, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 10 Sep 2026

Description

Summer Hill, Sydney

$79,000 – $85,000 + Superannuation + Tips

Full-Time | Career Development | Award-Winning Hospitality Group

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career with one of Sydney’s leading Italian hospitality groups?

This is an opportunity to join the kitchen team at Postino Osteria, our Chef’s Hat-awarded neighbourhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Summer Hill, and build your career within the growing Maestro Hospitality group.

Postino is all about the kind of Italian food people want to come back for — handmade pasta, exceptional produce, seasonal specials and traditional flavours delivered with skill, consistency and personality.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie who wants to refine their craft, work alongside talented chefs and become part of a group that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

Postino Osteria is part of Maestro Hospitality, home to an acclaimed collection of Italian restaurants across Sydney, including two-hatted a’Mare, two-hatted Ormeggio at The Spit, one-hatted Postino Osteria, one-hatted Pizza’Mare, one-hatted Cibaria Manly and one-hatted Vineria Luisa.

Joining Maestro Hospitality is more than your next kitchen role.

It is an opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals, broaden your knowledge of Italian cuisine and progress your career across a growing portfolio of award-winning venues.

The Opportunity

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section and play an important role in maintaining the consistency, quality and standards of the Postino kitchen.

You will:

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard


• Take ownership of your section throughout preparation and service


• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development, recipe testing and seasonal specials


• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, presentation and consistency


• Work with fresh, seasonal produce and traditional Italian cooking techniques


• Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen brigade


• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and food costs


• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and HACCP standards


• Collaborate with the FOH team to deliver an exceptional overall guest experience


• Contribute positively to a professional, organised and high-performing kitchen culture

About You

We are looking for a chef who is ambitious about their career and genuinely passionate about Italian food.

To be considered, you will have:

• 1–3 years’ relevant experience in a commercial restaurant kitchen and/or a Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent qualification


• Previous experience preparing and cooking Italian cuisine


• Strong knowledge of traditional Italian cooking techniques


• Experience working within a busy, quality-focused restaurant environment


• Excellent attention to detail and consistency


• The ability to remain calm, organised and focused during high-volume service


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A positive attitude and professional approach


• A genuine desire to continue learning and developing as a chef


• Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• Fresh pasta-making experience


• Formal commercial cookery or hospitality qualifications


• Food Safety Supervisor certification


• Experience within premium or Chef’s Hat-level restaurants


• Knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and traditional techniques

About Postino Osteria

Postino Osteria is a vibrant Italian neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and intimate events space in the heart of Summer Hill.

Since opening in September 2024, Postino has quickly established itself within Sydney’s dining scene and proudly earned a Chef’s Hat.

Our approach is relaxed and welcoming while remaining uncompromising on quality. Our kitchen celebrates authentic Italian cooking through exceptional produce, handmade pasta, seasonal dishes and simple food executed exceptionally well.

We want talented hospitality professionals to build careers with us — not simply fill positions.

As part of Maestro Hospitality, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary of $79,000 – $85,000 + superannuation


• Generous share of tips


• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development


• Genuine opportunities for career progression


• Internal promotion opportunities across multiple award-winning venues


• The opportunity to work alongside accomplished chefs and hospitality professionals


• Exposure to different styles of premium Italian dining


• Performance incentives


• Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues


• A professional and supportive team environment


• The opportunity to grow with an ambitious Australian hospitality group

If you are looking for more than your next Chef de Partie position and want to build a long-term career in Italian hospitality, we want to hear from you.

Your next career move could start at Postino.