Job Description

Head Chef Senior Sous Chef - Italian Restaurant /n

Ristorante Papa - Five Dock, Sydney NSW Part of the Papa Group Full time Wednesday to Sunday

Lead the Kitchen at One of Sydney's Established Italian Restaurants /n

Ristorante Papa is looking for an experienced Head Chef (or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up ) to lead our kitchen.

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established restaurant with a loyal customer base, genuine creative input, and the support of a respected family-owned hospitality group. You'll have the freedom to lead your team while being backed by experienced owners who value quality, consistency, and great people.

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If you're passionate about authentic Italian food and want to build something long-term, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing /n

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- Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations

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- Deliver high-quality, authentic Italian cuisine

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- Inspire, train and mentor the kitchen team

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- Manage ordering, stock control and food costs

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- Maintain food safety and kitchen standards

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- Work with management on seasonal specials and menu development

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- Ensure smooth, efficient service every shift

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About You /n

You'll ideally have:

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- Previous experience as a Head Chef,



or be a talented Senior Sous Chef ready for your next step

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- Strong experience in Italian cuisine

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- Excellent leadership and communication skills

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- The ability to stay calm and organised during busy service

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- A passion for producing consistently high-quality food

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- Pride in running an efficient, professional kitchen

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Why Join Ristorante Papa? /n

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- Competitive salary (based on experience)

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- Consistent Wednesday to Sunday roster

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- Genuine autonomy to lead your kitchen

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- Supportive and experienced ownership team

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- Long-term career opportunity within the Papa Group

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- Established venue with loyal customers and steady trade

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- Opportunity to influence menu development

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- Stable, family-owned hospitality business

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About Us /n

Ristorante Papa one of Sydney's long-standing Italian hospitality businesses. For 35 years we've built our reputation on authentic Italian food, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

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We're looking for a chef who shares those values and wants to build a long-term future with us.

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If you're a Head Chef who wants to lead rather than follow, this is your opportunity. Please send us an email to

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