Junior Sous Chef

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Star includes state‑of‑the‑art venues such as The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre, and extraordinary dining options like Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto, and our vibrant Sports Bar. We are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

We are currently looking for a passionate and highly dedicated applicant to join our Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef in The Star Sydney. The salary on offer for this role is $86,400.20 inclusive of superannuation ($77,143.04 + 12% super). This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to progress your career and develop your skills under the mentorship of some of the best chefs in Sydney!

A few of your responsibilities:

• Be accountable for supervising a section of the kitchen
• Train staff at lower levels, coach, and guide employees to perform kitchen operations
• Handle and follow up on all incidents immediately, and report accurately
• Maintain food cost to parameters given by the company
• Keep outlet ahead of HACCP standards

What we are looking for:

• Solid experience as Demi Chef/Chef de Partie and relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience working in a busy, fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques, and kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week, working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

What we can offer you:

• Supportive Management team
• Permanent Full‑Time role with permanent benefits including annual leave
• Onboarding and training in your department, with ample support from senior leaders
• Up to 30% discounts across award‑winning restaurants and accommodation
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion focus on Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, and LGBTQI+
• FREE buffet meal, sandwich and salad bar with a new menu every day at our Employee Dining Room
• Discounted staff parking available every day
• Uniforms prepared and ready for you daily on the property

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our Culture: At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values: Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender‑diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well‑being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATINUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.