Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

A grand, candlelit dining room evoking old-world romance, tucked moments away from Sydney Harbour. Barons offers British-inspired dishes with a flair of nose-to-tail tradition, like wood-fired bone marrow, a hearty bone in sirloin and Yorkshire puddings made with due reverence. Set to the swell of classic film scores, the room invites indulgence amid pressed white tablecloths, burgundy leather booths and walls lined with art.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Hand, you play a vital role in the daily rhythm of the kitchen. You’ll support food preparation, maintain cleanliness and organisation, and ensure the kitchen operates safely and efficiently during service.

- Dishwashing and keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
- Basic food prep and assistance to the kitchen team
- Maintaining hygiene, safety, and food handling standards




- Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
- Supporting the team during busy service periods

About You

- Reliable, punctual, and happy to work as part of a team
- Comfortable in a rapid-paced kitchen environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene
- Willing to learn and take direction
- Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but not essential

Why Join Us

- Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities
- Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions
- A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported
- Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services
- Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members
- Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts

Next Steps If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a group that takes hospitality and its people seriously.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $31.19 – $42.66 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Hand (Sydney)
🏢 Swillhouse
📍 Sydney