About us

Trattoria Da Orazio is the newest venue from chef Orazio D'Elia, the team behind Da Orazio Bondi and Da Orazio Pasticceria. Our family-style trattoria takes guests on a tour of Italy's regions: cured and preserved small plates, regional pastas made in-house, including a rotating Sunday ragù, mains served from the charcoal grill and classic desserts from across Italy.

We cook with the seasons and build our specials around the best produce we can get. We're looking for two passionate Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team and help shape the menu as we grow.

The role

Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will run your own section and lead by example during service. You will:

- Run your section's prep, set-up, ordering and close-down with confidence
- Cook every dish to a consistent standard of quality and presentation
- Keep pace through busy services, communicating with the pass to time each order
- Share ideas for specials and menu changes, inspired by seasonal produce
- Train and support junior chefs on equipment, techniques and kitchen standards
- Keep your section clean, organised and food-safe at all times
- Follow Work Health & Safety and food safety practices, and report hazards promptly

About you

- At least 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar section-chef role
- Italian cooking experience is a big plus (especially fresh pasta), but not essential
- Robust knife skills and a solid understanding of cooking methods
- A good understanding of food safety and hygiene
- A confident communicator who gives and takes feedback respectfully
- Energetic, flexible,



proactive and genuinely hungry to learn
- A team player who welcomes new starters and enjoys working with guests and colleagues
- Available for evenings and weekends
- Full working rights in Australia
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery preferred

What we offer

- Competitive above-award pay: $75,000–$82,500 + super (full-time) or Level 3 - Cook Grade 2 (casual)
- Weekly Kitchen Bonuses ($$) for good service
- A real voice in the menu: we want your ideas for specials
- A personal development plan and training with an experienced, chef-led team
- Staff meals on shift
- 25% Staff discount across Da Orazio venues
- A supportive, respectful kitchen culture in a beautiful new venue

Hours We're open for dinner Monday to Wednesday and for lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday. Rosters include evenings and weekends. Full-time roles are 4–5 shifts per week; casual shifts are versatile.

How to apply

Apply via Indeed with your CV and a short note about your experience and favourite dish to cook. Tell us whether you're looking for full-time or casual work. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a trial shift.

Trattoria Da Orazio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $82,500.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free food

Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays?

Experience:
- Chef De Partie: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery? (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef de Partie – Italian Trattoria (Rushcutters Bay)
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📍 Rushcutters Bay