Events & Bistro Cook: Hands-On Kitchen Pro

Alt. Hospitality Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

On-site parking

Annual Christmas closure

Job summary

Alt. Hospitality Group is recruiting for an experienced CDP/Line Chef for a busy, 220-seat Italian restaurant in Western Sydney. You will work across sections, maintain quality and speed, and contribute to a structured, long-term kitchen team under a new General Manager.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to daily specials and menu development in a family-owned, community-focused venue.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• 24 years’ experience as a CDP or Line Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable working across multiple sections in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
• Hardworking, reliable and self-motivated.
• Positive in attitude and respectful in the kitchen.
• Eager to learn, grow and contribute to a supportive team.
• Fluent English is not mandatory.
• Italian experience or heritage is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Run your assigned section during prep and service with confidence.
• Adapt to rotations across sections and support the team where needed.
• Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during high-volume service.
• Follow recipes, standards, and systems set by the Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards at all times.
• Communicate clearly with Sous Chefs and teammates during service.
• Show professionalism, reliability, and a team-first mindset.
• Contribute ideas and show initiative during quieter moments.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Education

Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

24 years’ experience as a CDP or Line Chef

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting for one of Western Sydney’s most established and respected Italian restaurants, a large-scale venue with a 220-seat dining room, strong à la carte trade, and a busy calendar of events and functions.

The restaurant is currently rebuilding and strengthening its kitchen team following recent changes, with a new General Manager appointed two months ago and a renewed focus on structure, consistency, and long-term team stability.

This is a family-owned business with deep roots in the community. Many staff members have been here 1025+ years, and ownership is committed to staying for the long term offering genuine security for chefs who invest themselves in the team.

Responsibilities

• Run your assigned section during prep and service with confidence
• Adapt to rotations across sections and support the team where needed
• Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during high-volume service
• Follow recipes, standards, and systems set by the Head Chef and Sous Chefs
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards at all times
• Communicate clearly with Sous Chefs and teammates during service
• Show professionalism, reliability, and a team-first mindset
• Contribute ideas and show initiative during quieter moments

About you

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification)
• 24 years’ experience as a CDP or Line Chef in a busy kitchen
• Comfortable working across multiple sections in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen
• Hardworking, reliable and self-motivated
• Positive in attitude and respectful in the kitchen
• Eager to learn, grow and contribute to a supportive team
• Fluent English is not mandatory
• Italian experience or heritage is a plus, but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Stability in a well-established, family-owned venue with strong community reputation and long-term leadership
• Work in a structured kitchen with clear expectations and support
• Develop as a chef through section rotation, high-volume exposure and an extensive menu and daily specials – a real career accelerator
• Numerous opportunities to grow for chefs who commit and perform, and the possibility to learn from a team of skilled chefs with decades of experience
• Be part of a team that values reliability, respect, and consistency
• Balanced roster designed to protect personal life
• Receive competitive pay, tips, meals, on-site parking, annual 3-week Christmas closure & more

We believe that diverse teams create better kitchens. If you're passionate about food and want to be part of a positive, fast-paced team that values development.