Junior Sous Chef - The Star Sydney

The Star Entertainment Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 69,671 - 85,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent benefits including annual leave

Discounts across restaurants and accommodation

Mental Health and Wellbeing services

FREE buffet meal for employees

Discounted staff parking

Uniforms prepared daily

Job summary

A major Australian entertainment provider is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Sydney to supervise kitchen sections and train staff. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and development under top chefs. Key responsibilities include maintaining food costs and HACCP standards. The successful candidate will have significant experience and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to 40-hour weeks. Numerous benefits include a supportive management team and diverse workplace practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment is required.
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for supervising a section of the kitchen.
• Train and coach staff to perform kitchen operations.
• Maintain food cost within company parameters.

Skills

Solid experience as Demi Chef/Chef de Partie

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of produce and culinary techniques

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - The Star Sydney at The Star Entertainment Group

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 Star includes state‑of‑the‑art venues such as The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre, and extraordinary dining options like Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto, and our vibrant Sports Bar. We are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

We are currently looking for a passionate and highly dedicated applicant to join our Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef in The Star Sydney.

The salary on offer for this role is $86,400.20 inclusive of superannuation ($77,143.04 + 12% super).

This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to progress your career and develop your skills under the mentorship of some of the best chefs in Sydney!

A few of your responsibilities:

• Be accountable for supervising a section of the kitchen
• Train staff at lower levels, coach, and guide employees to perform kitchen operations
• Handle and follow up on all incidents immediately, and report accurately
• Maintain food cost to parameters given by the company
• Keep outlet ahead of HACCP standards

What we are looking for:

• Solid experience as Demi Chef/Chef de Partie and relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience working in a busy, fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week, working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

What we can offer you:

• Supportive Management team
• Permanent Full‑Time role with permanent benefits including annual leave
• Onboarding and training in your department, with ample support from senior leaders
• Up to 30% discounts across award‑winning restaurants and accommodation
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion focus on Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, and LGBTQI+
• FREE buffet meal, sandwich and salad bar with a new menu every day at our Employee Dining Room
• Discounted staff parking available every day
• Uniforms prepared and ready for you daily on the 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.

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
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