Line Chef/Chef de Partie — High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Sydney Showground; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

On-site parking

Annual 3-week Christmas closure

Job summary

Sydney Showground in Sydney is seeking a Line Chef / Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced, professional kitchen. The role emphasizes volume and quality, with rotating sections and long-term development opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings 24 years' experience in a busy kitchen, a trade qualification in cookery, and a proactive, reliable, team-oriented mindset. Fluency in English is helpful, Italian exposure is a plus, and a strong appetite for growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• 24 years' experience as a CDP or Line Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable 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

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Education

Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

Job description

Sydney Showground in Sydney is seeking a Line Chef / Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced, professional kitchen. The role emphasizes volume and quality, with rotating sections and long-term development opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings 24 years' experience in a busy kitchen, a trade qualification in cookery, and a proactive, reliable, team-oriented mindset. Fluency in English is helpful, Italian exposure is a plus, and a strong appetite for growth is encouraged.