Demi Chef - Sokyo

The Star Ent Group; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career growth opportunities

Complimentary meal on site daily

Up to 30% dining discounts

Lifestyle discounts including gym and

Discounted parking on property

Résumé du poste

The Star Sydney is seeking a Demi Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will bring energy and hands-on execution to deliver flawless dishes in a safety-first environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to craft memorable dining experiences at one of Australia’s premier entertainment hubs. The role emphasizes training junior staff, managing a section, and maintaining high hygiene and quality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working within fine dining or casual dining settings.
• Experience with Japanese cuisine (sushi, robata, tempura)
• Must have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.

Responsabilités

• Support and lead the assigned section as directed by the Sous Chef and provide training to junior staff members.
• Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations
• Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements
• Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment

Connaissances

Fine dining

Japanese cuisine

Formation

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

The Demi Chef reports directly to the Sous Chef and offers an energetic and exciting hands‑on approach to flawless product execution in an environment focused on safety and culinary excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Support and lead the assigned section as directed by the Sous Chef and provide training to junior staff members.
• Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations
• Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements
• Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast‑paced environment

What we are looking for:

• Experience working within fine dining or casual dining settings.
• Experience with Japanesecuisine (sushi, robata, tempura)
• Must have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

About You:

You are passionate and creative, willing to share your skills and expertise in guiding and shaping those who are new to a fast‑paced kitchen. With exceptional communication skills, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and management as well as interacting with our customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

Your role will be pivotal for the success of our venues at The Star Sydney.

What we can offer you:

• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your culinary career
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Up to 30% Discounts across award‑winning restaurants and accommodation
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry‑cleaning services
• Discounted parking available on the property + other transport options
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture:

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender‑diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well‑being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATINUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.