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Breakfast Chef (Chef de Partie) | Me-Gal by Matt Stone | Taronga Zoo

Full-Time & Casual Positions Available

Trippas White Group is looking for an organised and passionate Breakfast Chef (Chef de Partie) to join the kitchen team at Me-Gal by Matt Stone, located at Taronga Zoo.

Set within the iconic Taronga Zoo, with spectacular views across Sydney Harbour, Me-Gal is entering an exciting new chapter. From 15 December 2026, the restaurant relaunches as Me-Gal by Matt Stone, led by one of Australia's most respected chefs and a leading voice in sustainable, produce-led cooking.

The new menu celebrates seasonal Australian produce, native ingredients, and the growers behind them, with a strong focus on sustainability and minimising waste. It's a rare opportunity to join the opening team of a unique dining destination in one of the world's most spectacular locations.

The Opportunity

As a Breakfast Chef, you will take ownership of the breakfast section, delivering a produce-driven morning menu with Sydney Harbour as your backdrop. You will set the standard for the day, working closely with Matt Stone and the senior team to deliver beautiful, consistent breakfast dishes.

This role suits an early riser who loves morning service and wants to run their own section in a quality, sustainability-focused kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

- Run the breakfast section independently, from opening the kitchen through to the end of breakfast service.
- Prepare, cook, and present breakfast dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Complete breakfast mise en place, including in-house items prepared ahead of service.
- Follow recipes, menu specifications, and presentation standards.
- Manage section ordering and stock for breakfast service.
- Hand over clearly to the lunch team and assist with preparation for later services.
- Guide and support Commis Chefs and junior team members working on breakfast.
- Maintain excellent food safety,



hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
- Handle produce with care and help minimise waste.

About You

We are looking for people who bring:

- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Breakfast Chef in a quality restaurant, café, or hotel.
- Strong breakfast and egg cookery skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and remain organised during busy morning services.
- Comfort with early morning starts.
- A passion for seasonal and native Australian produce.
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
- Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery (preferred).

Experience in a hatted restaurant, or a kitchen of similar calibre, is highly regarded but not essential.

Roster

We are recruiting for both full-time and casual positions:

Full-Time

- Five-day work week.
- Includes weekend availability.

Casual

- Flexible shifts based on the needs of the venue.
- Weekend availability required.

Why Join Me-Gal by Matt Stone & Trippas White Group?

- Be part of the opening team for Me-Gal by Matt Stone.
- Work alongside and learn from one of Australia's leading sustainable chefs.
- Cook with exceptional seasonal, local, and native Australian produce.
- Work at one of Sydney's most iconic hospitality destinations, with harbour views every day.
- Join a supportive, skilled, and respectful kitchen culture.
- Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Progress your career within Trippas White Group.
- Explore opportunities across a diverse portfolio of premium hospitality venues.

Join the Team

If you love breakfast service and want to take ownership of your section in a unique harbourfront dining destination, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the opening kitchen team at Me-Gal by Matt Stone.

Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, and First Nations Australians to apply.

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📌 Breakfast Chef | Taronga Zoo (Sydney)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 Sydney