Head Chef | Italian Restaurant | Sponsorship available for the right candidate!

Head Chef | Authentic Italian Restaurant | $90,000–$105,000 + Super

Ristorante Papa – Five Dock, Sydney NSW

Part of the Papa Group

Full-Time | Wednesday to Sunday

Lead the Kitchen at One of Sydney's Established Italian Restaurants

Ristorante Papa is looking for an experienced Head Chef (or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up ) to lead our kitchen.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant with a loyal customer base, genuine creative input, and the support of a respected family-owned hospitality group. You'll have the freedom to lead your team while being backed by experienced owners who value quality, consistency, and great people.

If you're passionate about authentic Italian food and want to build something long-term, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing
Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations
Deliver high-quality, authentic Italian cuisine
Inspire, train and mentor the kitchen team
Manage ordering, stock control and food costs
Maintain food safety and kitchen standards
Work with management on seasonal specials and menu development
Ensure smooth, efficient service every shift

About You

You'll ideally have:




Previous experience as a Head Chef, or be a talented Senior Sous Chef ready for your next step
Robust experience in Italian cuisine
Excellent leadership and communication skills
The ability to stay calm and organised during busy service
A passion for producing consistently high-quality food
Pride in running an effective, professional kitchen

Why Join Ristorante Papa?
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Consistent Wednesday to Sunday roster
Genuine autonomy to lead your kitchen
Supportive and experienced ownership team
Long-term career opportunity within the Papa Group
Established venue with loyal customers and steady trade
Chance to influence menu development
Stable, family-owned hospitality business

About Us

Ristorante Papa one of Sydney's long-standing Italian hospitality businesses. For 35 years we've built our reputation on authentic Italian food, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for a chef who shares those values and wants to build a long-term future with us.

If you're a Head Chef who wants to lead rather than follow, this is your opportunity.
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