Full-Time & Casual Positions Available

Trippas White Group is looking for enthusiastic andmotivated Commis Chefs to join the kitchen team at Me-Gal by Matt Stone,located at Taronga Zoo.

Set within the iconic Taronga Zoo, with spectacular viewsacross Sydney Harbour, Me-Gal is entering an exciting current 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 new 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 Commis Chef, you will work across all sectionsalongside experienced chefs, building your skills and knowledge in aprofessional kitchen focused on seasonal produce and sustainable cooking.

This is an ideal role for an emerging chef who wants tolearn from the best and grow their career in a supportive, high-performingenvironment.

Key Responsibilities

- Assistwith food preparation and production across all sections.
- Prepareand cook food to a consistently high standard under the guidance of seniorchefs.
- Followrecipes, menu specifications, and presentation standards.
- Assistwith functions, events, and other food service requirements as needed.
- Maintainexcellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
- Receive,store, and rotate stock correctly.
- Handleproduce with care and help minimise waste.
- Contributeto a positive, professional,



and respectful kitchen culture.

About You

We are looking for people who bring:

- Agenuine passion for food and a strong desire to learn.
- Somecommercial kitchen experience (apprentices and recent graduates arewelcome to apply).
- Apositive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Reliabilityand punctuality.
- Theability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- Theability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
- Highstandards of personal presentation and hygiene.
- Experiencein a hatted restaurant, or a kitchen of similar calibre, is highlyregarded but not essential.

Roster

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

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 Prospect Employer andencourages Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, and First NationsAustralians to apply.

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 December 2026

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