Sous Chef – Cibaria Manly

About Us
Pavoni Plus Pty, the team behind a’Mare Restaurant, has recently opened Cibaria Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Cibaria celebrates the best of Italian dining through its many ‘rias’—antipasteria, salumeria, spaghetteria, bisteccheria, forneria, cruderia, friggitoria, and gelateria. Spread across multiple levels with 350 seats, we offer à la carte dining, group bookings, private events, and daily service from morning coffee at the Caffetteria through to late-night drinks at 55North Bar by Cibaria, located within Manly Pacific Hotel (M Gallery).

With its beachfront location, vibrant atmosphere, and a menu of Italian comfort food classics, Cibaria has quickly become a local favourite.

The Role
We are seeking Sous Chefs to support our Head Chefs across multiple kitchens and sections, including Forneria, Braceria, Spaghetteria, Caffetteria, and Pasticceria. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, dynamic team in a premium, high-volume venue.

What We’re Looking For
Essential requirements

Full Australian working rights

12–36 months in a similar role within premium dining and/or trade qualifications

Strong background in Italian cuisine

Menu creation experience

Solid understanding of hospitality cost controls

Ability to perform under pressure with attention to detail

Professional grooming standards

Preferred requirements

Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling certificates

First Aid Certificate

Fresh pasta-making, pastry, butchery, and/or seafood handling experience

Italian language skills (bonus)

Previous venue opening experience

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage kitchen teams across multiple sections

Oversee food preparation and service, ensuring consistency and quality

Manage kitchen inventory, rostering, and labour costs

Maintain safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards

Deliver training and support ongoing staff development

Uphold venue standards in food presentation and execution

What’s in it for You?

Competitive salary: $85,000 – $95,000 + superannuation

Share of tips

Strong focus on work/life balance

Ongoing training and development

Genuine career progression opportunities—we promote from within

Performance incentives

Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues

Apply Now
If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and want to be part of a fast-paced, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a short introduction to [email protected]