The Rustic Secret Garden – Where nature meets the table
Location: Located in Mulgoa, around a 15-minute drive from Penrith.

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Set among glasshouse and garden spaces in Mulgoa, The Rustic Secret Garden is a busy restaurant and event venue known for beautiful food, High Tea and celebrations of all sizes. We’re looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team.

About the role
Cooking for our à la carte restaurant service
Supporting events from 20 to 200 guests, with 2–3 events most weeks
Keeping your section prepped, clean and running smoothly during busy services
Working with our team to keep food quality high across every plate
Following food safety standards in our Halal-certified kitchen

What you’ll need
Proven experience as a chef in a busy commercial kitchen
Confident on at least 2 of these 3 sections:
Pasta
Grill
Woodfire pizza
A reliable car and current driver’s licence. We are not close to public transport, so this is essential.




Availability on weekends and public holidays
Ability to work calmly under pressure during peak service and events
Full working rights in Australia

What we offer
Above-award pay rates
A stunning garden venue to work in
A supportive, friendly team
Regular weekend and event shifts
Room to grow with a two-venue hospitality group

How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume.
Tell us which sections you’re most experienced on (pasta, grill or woodfire pizza).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and a trial shift.

Job Types: Full time, Part time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):
Which suburb you live in?
How many years of experience do you have as a chef in a commercial kitchen?
Do you have your own car and a current driver’s licence?

Work Location: In person

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