For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.
As our Chef de Cuisine in our Commissary Kitchen, reporting to our Executive Sous Chef, you will be a natural leader in the kitchen and bring the best out of your team every day.
This is a fantastic opportunity where you will lead a team of exception chefs and provide support across the entire Sydney property and its venues.
A few of your responsibilities:
Be accountable for leading all aspects of team management
Participate in menu preparation and pricing policies
Develop training plans and conduct on-the-job training sessions
Ensure an open line of communication between the team, management and guests.
Attract and retain the right talent into the business.
What are we looking for:
Proven experience as a Senior Chef or Head Chef with relevant industry qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Experience managing a lively and fast‐paced team
Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and kitchen equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full working rights to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week working diverse shifts, including weekends, public holidays,



late nights and early mornings
What can we offer you:
A great career move into a well‐supported team
Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
Discounted parking available on property and other transport options
Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
Up to 30% staff discounts across our award‐winning venues on all 3 of our properties
Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts and benefits, including EAP & gym memberships
An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best‐self
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
Our Culture:
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values =Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender‐diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexibleworking options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well‐being needs.
The Star was awarded
WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality
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by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
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📌 Chef De Cuisine - Commissary Kitchen (Sydney)
🏢 The Star Ent Group
📍 Sydney