SEEKING A PASSIONATE AND RESULTS DRIVEN SOUS CHEF FOR A’MARE, CROWN SYDNEY

An opportunity to be a part of one of Australia’s most iconic Italian restaurants.

About Us
Located harbourside on the ground floor of the prestigious Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, a’Mare delivers a bold and beautiful expression of Italian dining. Our menu celebrates the richness and tradition of Italian cuisine – featuring antipasti, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and world-class wines.

a’Mare offers an unforgettable dining experience, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and Executive Chef to lead and guide our high-performing team into its next exciting chapter as we launch a'Mare 2.0.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll report to and collaborate closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will support and lead a large brigade of passionate chefs, overseeing daily operations, executing consistently high-quality food, and managing kitchen performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a key leadership role within Maestro Hospitality Group, backed by the professional development and mentorship of Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, our in-house talent development platform that invests in future culinary leaders.

Essential Requirements:

· Full Australian working rights

· Minimum 3 years in a kitchen management role

· Prior experience with Italian cuisine a must

· Prior experience with menu creation

· Food Handling Certificate

· Understanding of hospitality cost control measures

· Ability to keep cool under pressure

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent grooming standards

· Formal cooking qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

· Food Safety Supervisor certificate

· First Aid Certificate

· Prior experience making fresh pastas

· Butchery experience

· Prior experience with Josper oven

· Prior experience handling fresh seafood

· Speak Italian? Bonus!

Responsibilities will include:

· Oversee and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring high morale and efficiency

· Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation

· Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control

· Ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards

· Monitor and manage labour, rosters, and wage costs

· Identify talent within the team for training and advancement

· Uphold consistency in dish presentation and quality

· Lead ongoing staff training and mentorship

· Implement and maintain cost control measures

So what’s in it for you?

· Emphasis on work / life balance

· Competitive Salary ($80,000-$90,000) + Superannuation

· Share in tips

· Ongoing training and development to ensure knowledge is current.

· Growth opportunities – we love to invest in our teams and promote from within

· Staff performance incentives

· Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality associated venues

Please send your resume to [email protected] with a brief introduction on who you are and why you would be a great fit for our team. Please note that all candidates are required to undergo a police compliance check.