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

Full-Time & Casual Positions Available

Trippas White Group is looking for skilled andpassionate Chefs de Partie to join the kitchen team at Me-Gal by MattStone, located at Taronga Zoo.

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

The recent menu celebrates seasonal Australian produce, nativeingredients, and the growers behind them, with a strong focus on sustainabilityand minimising waste. It's a rare opportunity to join the opening team of oneof Sydney's most anticipated restaurant launches, set within one of the world'smost spectacular dining locations.

The Opportunity

As a Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your sectionand deliver exceptional food during busy services, working alongside Matt Stoneand a talented brigade to bring an exciting current menu to life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Chef dePartie who loves great produce and is looking to further develop their skillsin a quality, sustainability-focused kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

- Runyour allocated section confidently during preparation and service.
- Prepare,cook, and present food to a consistently high standard.
- Followrecipes, menu specifications, and presentation standards.
- Organiseyour mise en place, prep lists, and section ordering.
- Supportand guide Commis Chefs and junior team members on your section.
- Assistwith functions, events, and other food service requirements as needed.
- Maintainexcellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.




- Handleproduce with care and help minimise waste.
- Workcollaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.

About You

We are looking for people who bring:

- Previousexperience as a Chef de Partie, or as a strong Demi Chef in a qualityrestaurant.
- Solidtechnical skills and a passion for seasonal and native Australian produce.
- Theability to run a section independently and remain calm during busyservices.
- Strongorganisation and attention to detail.
- Apositive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
- Awillingness to learn, share knowledge, and support junior chefs.
- Tradequalifications in Commercial Cookery (preferred).

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

Roster

We are recruiting for both full-time and casualpositions:

Full-Time

- Five-daywork week.
- Includesweekend availability.

Casual

- Flexibleshifts based on the needs of the venue.
- Weekendavailability required.

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

- Bepart of the opening team for Me-Gal by Matt Stone.
- Workalongside and learn from one of Australia's leading sustainable chefs.
- Cookwith exceptional seasonal, local, and native Australian produce.
- Workat one of Sydney's most iconic hospitality destinations, with harbourviews every day.
- Joina supportive, professional, and respectful kitchen culture.
- Accessongoing training and development opportunities.
- Progressyour career within Trippas White Group.
- Exploreopportunities across a diverse portfolio of premium hospitality venues.

Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer andencourages Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, and First NationsAustralians to apply.

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