Kitchen Hand - Lily Field

Nv-Employment-Pty-Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Navarra Venues is seeking casual kitchen hands to join our busy Sydney venues. Immediate start across venues like Le Montage, Curzon Hall and others, with long event shifts, evenings, weekends and peak periods.

Flexible hours, with penalty rates and overtime as per award conditions. Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen hand experience in commercial settings, be reliable and able to work long shifts during busy service periods, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working as a Kitchen Hand in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in events, functions, catering, hotels, restaurants or other high-volume kitchens (desirable).
• Must currently be based in Sydney – applicants outside Sydney will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assisting chefs with general kitchen duties
• Washing and cleaning dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
• Supporting chefs and the broader culinary team during busy service periods
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and compliant with food safety standards
• Assisting with receiving, storing and moving kitchen supplies when required
• Working efficiently as part of a high-volume events team

Skills

Kitchen Hand experience

Job description

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 24 Sep 2026

Description

Navarra Venues is a privately owned and operated hospitality group with over 50 years of industry experience. Based in New South Wales, we operate some of Sydney’s leading event and hospitality venues, including Le Montage, Conca D’Oro, Oatlands House and Curzon Hall, along with a collection of bars and cafés.

Casual - Kitchen Hands Wanted - Immediate Start

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and experienced Kitchen Hand to join our culinary teams across our Sydney venues.

With our busy events and wedding season underway, we have a large number of shifts available, including long event shifts, evenings, weekends and peak-period work.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Kitchen Hand who want to work plenty of hours and maximise their weekly earnings, with applicable weekend penalty rates and overtime rates paid in accordance with the applicable award and employment arrangements.

Location:

Curzon Hall – Marsfield

About the Role

Working as part of a busy events kitchen, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting chefs with general kitchen duties
• Washing and cleaning dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
• Supporting chefs and the broader culinary team during busy service periods
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and compliant with food safety standards
• Assisting with receiving, storing and moving kitchen supplies when required
• Working efficiently as part of a high-volume events team

About You

To be considered for this position, you:

• Must have previous experience working as a Kitchen Hand in a commercial kitchen
• Have experience in events, functions, catering, hotels, restaurants or other high-volume kitchens (desirable)
• Are reliable, must turn up for shifts or will not be rostered to work again
• Are comfortable working long shifts and busy service periods
• Are available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Must have valid working rights
• Must currently be based in Sydney – applicants outside Sydney will not be considered

Why Join Navarra?

Lots of shifts available during our busy events season

Opportunity to work long shifts and earn significant weekly income

Overtime rates where applicable

Shifts available at multiple venues

Company Overview

ABOUT US - Navarra is a privately owned and operated hospitality group with over 50 years of experience in the industry. Based in New South Wales, Navarra proudly operates five premier venues: Le Montage (Lilyfield), Curzon Hall (Ryde), Oatlands House (Oatlands), The Villa Navarra (Southern Highlands), and Conca D’oro (Riverwood), along with a collection of bars and cafés. With a legacy built on excellence, innovation, and community, Navarra continues to deliver exceptional experiences across weddings, corporate functions and other events. OUR VALUES - We Care: We give back through our Navarra Care Foundation, supporting communities via fundraising and partnerships. We Innovate: We challenge convention and find practical, solutions-focused ways to improve. We Serve: Our clients are at the heart of everything we do—we deliver service we’d expect ourselves. We Persevere: We set ambitious goals, stride for excellence, and celebrate progress. We Collaborate: We achieve more together, valuing diverse skills and teamwork. We Commit: We take pride in supporting our communities through meaningful, sustainable initiatives.