Job Description

About the company

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We are recruiting for one of Western Sydney's most established and respected Italian restaurants , a large-scale venue with a 220-seat dining room , strong à la carte trade, and a busy calendar of events and functions.

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The restaurant is currently rebuilding and strengthening its kitchen team following recent changes, with a new General Manager appointed two months ago and a renewed focus on structure, consistency, and long-term team stability.

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This is a family-owned business with deep roots in the community. Many staff members have been here 1025+ years , and ownership is committed to staying for the long term offering genuine security for chefs who invest themselves in the team.

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About the role

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As a Line Chef / Chef de Partie , you will join a professional, fast-paced kitchen where volume and quality go hand in hand. This role suits chefs who thrive in volume while remaining composed and quality-driven, with 80100 lunch cover and 100+ dinner cover services.

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Chefs are expected to be robust all-rounders , with the ability to rotate between sections on a monthly basis. This role suits chefs who enjoy variety, want to continue building technical depth, and value working in a structured kitchen with clear leadership.

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You will typically work 3840 hours per week , across 45 days , with rotating split shifts.

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This is the ideal role for someone who's confident on the pans, driven to keep improving, and looking for long-term growth i n a professional kitchen setting.

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Responsibilities

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Run your assigned section during prep and service with confidence

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Adapt to rotations across sections and support the team where needed

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Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during high-volume service

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Follow recipes, standards, and systems set by the Head Chef and Sous Chefs

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Uphold food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards at all times

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Communicate clearly with Sous Chefs and teammates during service

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Show professionalism, reliability, and a team-first mindset

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Contribute ideas and show initiative during quieter moments

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About you

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Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).

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24 years' experience as a CDP or Line Chef in a busy kitchen

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Strong foundation in Italian cuisine

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Comfortable working across multiple sections in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen

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Hardworking, reliable and self-motivated

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Positive in attitude and respectful in the kitchen

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Eager to learn, grow and contribute to a supportive team

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Fluent English is not mandatory

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Italian experience or heritage is a plus, but not essential.

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Why Join Us?

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Stability in a well-established, family-owned venue with strong community reputation and long-term leadership

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Work in a structured kitchen with clear expectations and support

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Develop as a chef through section rotation, high-volume exposure and an extensive menu and daily specials a real career accelerator

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Numerous opportunities to grow for chefs who commit and perform, and the possibility to learn from a team of skilled chefs with decades of experience

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Be part of a team that values reliability, respect, and consistency

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Balanced roster designed to protect personal life

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Receive competitive pay , tips , meals, on-site parking, annual 3-week Christmas closure & more

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We believe that diverse teams create better kitchens. If you're passionate about food and want to be part of a positive, fast-paced team that values development, apply now even if you don't tick every box.

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