Job Description

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Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

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Posted 03 Sep 2026

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Italian Dining Precinct | Crown Sydney

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Step into the next chapter of one of Sydney’s most exciting Italian dining destinations.

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Maestro Hospitality is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the leadership team of a’Mare , our evolved Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney.

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Set harbourside in Barangaroo, a’Mare 2.0 brings together three distinct Italian experiences under one precinct:

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a’Mare – our signature Italian dining destination, celebrating refined Italian hospitality and produce-led cooking.

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Pizza’Mare – a vibrant and energetic expression of Italian pizza, pasta and relaxed dining.

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Vista’Mare – our waterside destination for snacks, spritzes and effortless Italian aperitivo culture.

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Together, they form an ambitious, high-volume Italian hospitality precinct driven by exceptional food, strong leadership and the warmth of Italian hospitality.

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This is an prospect for an accomplished Sous Chef to become an integral part of a highly skilled culinary team and help shape the next evolution of the precinct.

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The Role

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Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef , you will play a key leadership role across the a’Mare 2.0 kitchen operation.

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This is a hands-on position for a chef who thrives in a busy kitchen, leads from the front and takes pride in developing people while maintaining exceptional standards.

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You will help oversee daily service, production and preparation across the precinct, ensuring consistency, quality and operational excellence across a complex seven-day operation.

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You will also play an important role in mentoring the brigade, developing future leaders and creating a kitchen culture built around professionalism, accountability and a genuine passion for Italian food.

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What We’re Looking For

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- We are looking for someone who combines strong culinary foundations with confident kitchen leadership.
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Formal commercial cookery qualifications
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- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a kitchen leadership or management position
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- Strong experience working with Italian cuisine
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- Experience contributing to menu creation and development
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- Strong understanding of kitchen cost control, labour management and stock management
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- Experience operating within a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
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- Strong organisational and communication skills
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- Exceptional attention to detail
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- Professional presentation and grooming standards
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- Availability across a seven-day rotating roster
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Highly Regarded

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- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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- First Aid Certificate
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- Butchery skills
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- Strong fresh seafood knowledge and preparation skills
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- Italian language skills – always a bonus
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Key Responsibilities

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- Work alongside the Executive Chef and Head Chef to lead the kitchen brigade
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- Lead by example during preparation and service
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- Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating and presentation
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- Maintain consistency and quality across all food offerings
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- Support kitchen operations across a’Mare, Pizza’Mare and Vista’Mare
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- Coordinate production kitchen and preparation workflows across the precinct
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- Assist with ordering,



inventory management and stock control
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- Monitor food costs, labour costs and kitchen efficiencies
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- Support rostering and workforce planning
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- Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
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- Train, coach and mentor junior and senior members of the brigade
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- Identify emerging talent and support internal career progression
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- Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement
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- Help build a positive, disciplined and high-performing kitchen culture
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- Support the continued evolution and success of the a’Mare - Italian dining precinct
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At Maestro Hospitality, we believe great restaurants are built by great people.

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Joining a’Mare 2.0 means becoming part of a hospitality group that is continuing to grow, evolve and create some of Sydney’s most distinctive Italian dining experiences.

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You’ll receive:

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- Full-time hourly employment + superannuation
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- Share in team tips
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- Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
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- Ongoing professional training and development
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- Company EAP complimentary access
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- Genuine opportunities for career progression across the group
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- Staff performance incentives
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- Support from an experienced culinary and operational leadership team
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- A workplace that values sustainable careers and work/life balance
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- The opportunity to work within one of Sydney’s most recognised Italian dining precincts
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If you’re an ambitious Sous Chef looking for your next leadership opportunity and want to be part of the continued evolution of Italian hospitality in Sydney, we’d love to hear from you.

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Please note: All successful candidates working within the Crown Sydney precinct are required to complete Crown’s applicable compliance and police clearance requirements.

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