Chef de Partie – Regional Italian Kitchen | Surry Hills

Part-time | 20–30 hours per week to start - Must be available at weekends

Pasta Emilia is a family-run Italian Osteria with more than 20 years in Surry Hills, dedicated to the food traditions of Emilia-Romagna and Northern Italy.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely shares our interest in regional Italian cooking, organic food, sustainability and reducing waste.

Our kitchen works closely with our dedicated Pasta Lab and our biodynamic farm and vineyard in the Hunter Valley, supplying seasonal produce, biodynamic lamb and our own wines. We also work with organic and sustainably minded growers and producers.

This is a hands-on, all-round cooking position. An key part of the role is taking responsibility for our cold section, including seasonal salads, vegetable dishes and antipasti, as well as desserts. You will also work across pasta and pans as part of the kitchen team.

We'd particularly like to meet someone who:

- Has a genuine interest in Emilian and Northern Italian food
- Is confident with cold section, salads and vegetable-led dishes




- Has experience preparing and plating desserts
- Is comfortable working pasta and pans during service
- Cares about organic, seasonal and sustainably produced ingredients
- Understands whole-product cooking, reducing waste and respecting ingredients
- Is organised, clean and calm during busy services
- Enjoys learning, contributing ideas and working as part of a close kitchen team

You don't need to have worked in Emilia-Romagna, but you should have a genuine curiosity about its food culture and an interest in the values behind what we do.

The position will be 25–30 hours per week to start, with the opportunity for the role and hours to develop for the right person.

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, please send your CV and a few words about your food interests and why Pasta Emilia appeals to you to [email protected].

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef de Partie - Italia (Surry Hills)
🏢 Pasta Emilia
📍 Surry Hills