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About the Role

The Cook or Commis/Demi Chef reports directly to the Restaurant Sous Chef, working in a vibrant, hands-on environment that emphasises flawless product execution, safety, and creativity. This is an extraordinary opportunity to progress your career and develop your skills under the mentorship of some of the best chefs in Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean working environment while preparing food in line with quality expectations and fluctuating volumes
• Consistently maintain a thorough knowledge of the entire menu, including an understanding of all base products and ingredients used
• Ensure food presentation meets menu requirements and kitchen standards (SOPs)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to use a broad range of cooking and food preparation equipment and skills, such as sauté, braising etc

Requirements

• High volume culinary experience
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
• Experience in high volume kitchen environments
• Sound knowledge across all sections
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and OH&S standards
• Ability to keep your section stocked and tidy
• Understand the importance of working as part of a team
• Support by ensuring all preparation for your section is in line with service for the day and adheres to food safety requirements

Skills

• Sauté
• Braising

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Permanent Full Time
• Part time

Salary/Compensations

• Industry Award hourly rates, penalty rates for working nights, weekends, and public holidays

Benefits

• Complimentary buffet meal on every shift
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Discounted parking available in the city
• Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Paid training
• Ongoing career development opportunities

About the Company

• 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 Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts.
• With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.