Recruiting Chefs of all levels – Chef de Partie | Pastry Chef | Pizza Chef | Sous Chef | Head Chef
Cibaria Manly | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd
Salary: $79,000–$100,000 + Superannuation
Join one of Sydney's leading Italian hospitality teams.
Owned and operated by Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, the team behind the acclaimed a'Mare at Crown Sydney, Cibaria Manly has established itself as one of the Northern Beaches' premier dining destinations.
Located within the Manly Pacific precinct, Cibaria is a vibrant multi-level Italian venue featuring multiple kitchens and culinary concepts, private dining spaces, an all-day Caffetteria, and 55 North Bar.
Led by celebrated chef Alessandro Pavoni, our team is passionate about exceptional produce, traditional Italian techniques, and genuine hospitality.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented chefs who share our commitment to excellence.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Chef de Partie
Pastry Chef
Pizza Chef
Sous Chef
Head Chef
Note that we will start under casual contracts and offer full time for the right candidate.
Essential Requirements
Full Australian working rights
Relevant trade qualification and/or a minimum of 1–3 years' commercial kitchen experience (depending on the role)
Diploma in Hospitality or equivalent qualifications
Previous experience preparing Italian cuisine
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality and cost control
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
High standards of food presentation, hygiene and professionalism
Food Handler Basics Training
All about allergens training
Preferred Requirements
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate




First Aid Certificate
Experience producing fresh pasta
Woodfired pizza experience (Pizza Chef positions)
Pastry production experience (Pastry Chef positions)
Leadership experience including rostering, ordering and team development (Sous Chef and Head Chef positions)
Italian language skills (advantageous)
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present consistently high-quality dishes
Lead and manage your section with efficiency and attention to detail
Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members
Maintain exceptional food safety, cleanliness and HACCP standards
Assist with ordering, stock control and waste minimisation
Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials where appropriate
Support labour, food cost and kitchen performance targets
Foster a positive, collaborative and qualified kitchen culture
What We Offer
Salary ranging from $79,000–$100,000 + Superannuation, depending on the role and your experience
Genuine work-life balance
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities across the Maestro Hospitality Group
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee benefits program and staff discounts across all Maestro Hospitality venues
The opportunity to work alongside Alessandro Pavoni and an experienced leadership team committed to developing exceptional hospitality professionals at Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd.
If you're passionate about Italian cuisine and want to build your career with one of Sydney's most respected hospitality groups, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to ******.
Join Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd and become part of the team behind one of Sydney's most exciting Italian dining destinations.

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