Kitchen Hand

The Royal Exchange of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Exchange of Sydney, located in Sydney CBD, is seeking a Kitchen Hand / Commis Chef to join our Catering & Events team. This role offers hands-on kitchen experience, from food preparation to serving, with opportunities to learn and develop culinary skills in a dynamic event-driven environment.

We’re looking for someone with kitchen basics, a passion for cooking, and a can-do attitude who is eager to grow their skills within a small, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience.
• A genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Someone keen to learn and develop their skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• A reliable team player who is happy to get stuck in.
• Flexibility to work Monday to Saturday, with varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Involved in food preparation and kitchen service.
• Support weekday lunches and a variety of morning, evening and weekend events.
• Work as part of a small, hands-on team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Passion for food

Willing to learn

Positive attitude

Handle pressure

Team player

Flexible shifts

Job description

The Royal Exchange of Sydney – Sydney CBD NSW

Ready to grow your skills and take the next step in the kitchen?

The Royal Exchange of Sydney, right in the heart of the CBD, is looking for a Kitchen Hand / Commis Chef to join our Catering & Events team.

This is more than just a kitchen hand role — it’s an opportunity to learn, build your confidence and develop your cooking skills while working alongside a small, hands-on team.

You’ll be involved in everything from food preparation and kitchen service to our weekday lunches and a variety of morning, evening and weekend events. Every shift brings something different.

Kitchen Hand / Commis Chef | Sydney CBD

Ready to grow your skills and take the next step in the kitchen?

The Royal Exchange of Sydney, right in the heart of the CBD, is looking for a Kitchen Hand / Commis Chef to join our Catering & Events team.

This is more than just a kitchen hand role — it’s an opportunity to learn, build your confidence and develop your cooking skills while working alongside a small, hands-on team.

You’ll be involved in everything from food preparation and kitchen service to our weekday lunches and a variety of morning, evening and weekend events. Every shift brings something different.

What we’re looking for

• Previous kitchen experience

• A genuine passion for food and cooking

• Someone keen to learn and develop their skills

• A positive, can-do attitude

• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure

• A reliable team player who is happy to get stuck in

• Flexibility to work Monday to Saturday, with varying shifts

What’s in it for you?

• Real opportunities to learn and develop

• Hands-on experience across food preparation and cooking

• Exposure to a busy restaurant and events environment

• Work as part of a small, supportive team

• A great opportunity to build your skills and progress your culinary career

• A central Sydney CBD location

If you’re passionate about food, eager to learn and looking for a kitchen role where you can grow your skills and be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring the attitude and enthusiasm — we’ll give you the opportunity to develop.