We’re hiring: Casual Chef de Partie roles
Curiosa Wine Bar & National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

The Fresh Collective is recruiting Casual Chef de Partie team members for two exciting Canberra opportunities: Curiosa Wine Bar and the National Portrait Gallery Canberra.

Curiosa Wine Bar is Canberra’s newest neighbourhood wine bar, inspired by the food, wine and culture of Italy. At the National Portrait Gallery, our team delivers high-quality café food and events catering in one of Canberra’s most iconic cultural venues.

These are wide-ranging, hands-on roles for capable chefs who enjoy fast-paced kitchens and take pride in consistently outstanding food and presentation.

The opportunities:

- Curiosa Wine Bar: approximately 24 hours per week, with evening shifts rostered Wednesday to Sunday.

- National Portrait Gallery Canberra: approximately 24 hours per week, with daytime shifts available across the week.

About you:





- Experience in a busy café, restaurant or events kitchen

- Confidence running your own section

- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-first approach

- A passion for cooking and an openness to learning

- Valid Australian working rights

What’s on offer:

- Casual Level 6 hourly rate plus super

- Around 24 hours per week

- Supportive kitchen teams and opportunities to develop your career with The Fresh Collective

- The chance to work at distinctive Canberra hospitality venues

The Fresh Collective operates cafés, restaurants, retail outlets, catering and events across some of Australia’s most iconic cultural venues, including the Art Gallery of NSW, Queensland Museum, Sydney Theatre Company and Museums Victoria.

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