Chef De Partie

About The Waratah

The Waratah is a modern Australian pub and bar celebrating everything that makes Australian hospitality great - warm service, a lively atmosphere, and a serious drinks list without taking itself too seriously.

Since opening, The Waratah has become one of Sydney's most recognised hospitality venues, recently awarded Pub of the Year at the 2025 Australian Bar Awards and featured in World's 50 Best Discovery, highlighting it as a destination venue for both locals and the global hospitality community.

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About the Opportunity

We're hiring experienced and driven:

• Chef de Partie

Both full time and casual opportunities are available.

In this role, you will take ownership of your section, ensuring service runs smoothly while maintaining consistency and quality across all dishes. You will support the head chef in day-to-day- operations, run the pass when required and coordinate service & maintain plating standards.

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The Ideal Candidate Must Have

• 2+ years experience in a similar role

• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to run your section efficiently during service

• Resilience and the ability to perform during busy service periods

• A strong work ethic and "can do" attitude

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards

• Willingness to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

• Australian work rights required

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Working With Us

At The Waratah, we're passionate about hospitality and building a team that genuinely cares about what they do.

You'll be joining a venue recognised nationally and internationally, working alongside a team committed to quality, creativity and great service. We believe in developing our people, supporting growth within the business, and creating a workplace that's energetic, collaborative and rewarding.

A few extra perks:

• Staff meals provided on shift

• 50% staff discounts across the group (The Waratah & Sakura House)

• Opportunities for growth and career progression within our expanding hospitality group

• Work in an award-winning venue recognised nationally and internationally

• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on development

• A fun, social workplace with a genuine hospitality community

If you're looking to grow your career while working in a respected and energetic venue, we'd love to hear from you.