Casual Chefs & Kitchen Porters: Pony Dining Barangaroo, Opening November 2026!

The Opportunity

We're building our opening kitchen team and are looking for casual chefs and kitchen porters. Together you are the engine of the kitchen. You own your work from the first prep to the final pack down and deliver an immaculate standard with the discipline that premium dining demands.

Pony Dining has built its reputation on exactly that standard. Pony The Rocks has become one of Sydney's most sought after dining destinations. Now we're bringing that same calibre of kitchen to Barangaroo, one of Sydney's most prestigious new dining precincts, alongside the city's best operators.

At Pony Dining Barangaroo, every role matters and every shift counts. We want people who take pride in their work and want to build something with a group that competes at the top of this city's dining scene.

Roles:

Casual Chefs

- Take on any section as needed, from mise en place through to service and pack down
- Execute dishes to the exact standard set by the Head Chef on every service
- Maintain pace, precision and consistency under pressure
- Learn the menu, techniques, allergens and produce quickly
- Take pride in presentation, portioning and product quality at every step

Kitchen Porters

- Keep the dish area moving so equipment, pots and plates are always ready for service
- Keep benches, floors and storage areas clean and clear through service and at close
- Help with basic prep,



deliveries and putting stock away
- Follow cleaning schedules and chemical safety procedures

Expectations: Team & Communication

- Communicate clearly with the pass, each section and the wider kitchen team
- Support each other through busy services and keep a positive attitude
- Take part in briefings and contribute to a strong team culture

Operations & Compliance

- Manage stock rotation, waste and organisation to a high standard
- Uphold food safety, HACCP and WHS standards without exception
- Keep the kitchen clean and safe throughout service and at close

We Are Looking For

- Chefs: commercial kitchen experience, ideally in a premium, hatted or high volume venue, with a strong technical foundation and genuine passion for quality produce
- Kitchen Porters: dishwashing or kitchen porter experience is a plus but not essential, as long as you bring a strong work ethic
- Highly organised, with the ability to keep standards up at pace
- Flexibility for casual shifts, including nights and weekends
- A positive, professional attitude with the drive to grow

What Success Looks Like

- Every section is ready, organised and up to standard before service
- Every dish that leaves the kitchen is consistent, accurate and reflects the quality Pony Dining stands for
- The chefs never wait on clean equipment, and the kitchen is spotless at every close
- Communication across the kitchen is explicit and proactive throughout service

📌 Kitchen Hands and Casual chefs - New Premium Opening! (Barangaroo)
🏢 Pony Dining
📍 Barangaroo