Sous Chef

Maestro Hospitality Group; Manly; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Salary + superannuation

Career progression

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef for its vibrant Cibaria venue in Manly, offering leadership across multiple kitchen sections and a strong focus on Italian cuisine. You will inspire a large brigade, manage prep and service, and contribute to menu development while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.

Bring passion for premium dining, a knack for stock control and labour planning, and a commitment to mentoring junior chefs in a fast-paced, guest-focused

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role within premium dining and/or relevant trade qualifications.
• Strong background in Italian cuisine.
• Experience contributing to menu creation.
• Solid understanding of food costs, stock management and labour controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, bringing confidence, organisation and energy to the kitchen.
• Oversee preparation and service, delivering consistent quality, flavour and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development with creativity and respect for Italian cuisine.
• Manage stock, ordering, rostering and labour costs with a sound commercial approach.
• Coach and develop your team, building skills and pride in their work.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Italian cuisine

Menu development

Stock control

Labour cost control

Communication

Composure under pressure

Kitchen service

Job description

$80,000–$85,000 + superannuation | Share of tips | Maestro Hospitality benefits

Bring your love of Italian food, your leadership and your ambition to one of Manly’s most vibrant dining destinations.

At Cibaria Manly, we bring people together through generous Italian hospitality and food worth sharing. We’re looking for passionate Sous Chefs ready to inspire a team, take pride in every plate and grow their careers with Maestro Hospitality.

A taste of Cibaria

Located within Manly Pacific Hotel, overlooking Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Cibaria celebrates the many flavours of Italy through its antipasteria, salumeria, spaghetteria, bisteccheria, forneria, cruderia, friggitoria and gelateria.

Across multiple levels and 350 seats, the experience moves from morning coffee at the Caffetteria to lively lunches, memorable dinners, private celebrations and late-night drinks at 55North Bar by Cibaria.

It’s an ambitious venue with the energy, variety and scope to keep a passionate chef inspired.

Make your mark in our kitchens

Working alongside our Head Chefs, you’ll help lead a large, dynamic brigade across kitchens and sections including Forneria, Braceria, Spaghetteria, Caffetteria and Pasticceria.

This is an opportunity to build your leadership, contribute ideas and help a talented team deliver exceptional food at pace. From preparing for a busy service to developing the next generation of chefs, your contribution will be felt every day.

In this role, you will:

• Lead by example, bringing confidence, organisation and energy to the kitchen.
• Oversee preparation and service, delivering consistent quality, flavour and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development with creativity and respect for Italian cuisine.
• Manage stock, ordering, rostering and labour costs with a sound commercial approach.
• Coach and develop your team, building skills and pride in their work.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation standards.

What you’ll bring

• You’re a chef who cares deeply about the food you serve and the people you work with. You thrive in a busy kitchen, communicate clearly and know how to bring out the best in a team.
• Full Australian working rights.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role within premium dining and/or relevant trade qualifications.
• A strong background in Italian cuisine.
• Experience contributing to menu creation.
• A solid understanding of food costs, stock management and labour controls.
• Composure under pressure and a sharp eye for detail.
• Professional presentation and grooming.

We’d also love to see:

• Fresh pasta, pastry, butchery and/or seafood preparation skills.
• Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling certificates.
• First Aid Certificate.

Build your future with Maestro Hospitality

Join a hospitality group where you can sharpen your craft, take on new challenges and work towards your next step.

What’s in it for you:

• HIGA Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000 + superannuation.
• A share of tips.
• A strong focus on work/life balance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine career progression across Maestro Hospitality—we LOVE to invest in our teams an promote from within.
• Performance incentives.
• Complimentary access to our EAP
• Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality associated venues.

Ready to step up?

If you’re excited by Italian cooking, love the momentum of a busy service and want to build something you’re proud of, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your passion to Cibaria. Build your future with Maestro.