Prep Chef – The Dry Dock Public House & Dining Room, Balmain

Join one of Sydney’s most celebrated pubs — “2025 Good Food Guide, Pub of the Year” winner and One Hat venue.
The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room in Balmain delivers a premium hospitality experience with care, consideration, and heart.

Following a stunning renovation in 2023, our historic 1857 venue now offers:

A classic Public Bar and alfresco courtyard

A stylish Lounge Bar

A premium Sports Lounge

And a Hatted Dining Room showcasing elevated modern European cuisine

We’ve also retained for the second year in a row the prestigious “3 Glass” wine award rating and again won ‘Australia’s Choice – Best Wine List’ at the 2025 Wine List of the Year Awards.

Why This Role Stands Out

✅ Daytime hours only – no late nights, great lifestyle balance
✅ Super flexible roster – tailored around a 4 or 5-day structure
✅ Stable, structured work environment – focused on consistency and quality
✅ Award-winning team in a professionally run kitchen

This is the perfect role for a skilled Prep Chef who loves the craft but also values quality of life and predictable, balanced hours.

Position Summary

The Prep Chef is a key part of our kitchen brigade, ensuring all mise en place, sauce production, and ingredient preparation meet the highest standards.
You’ll support the senior team by maintaining precision, consistency, and readiness — setting the foundation for seamless, high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

Execute daily prep tasks as directed by the Head and Executive Sous Chefs.

Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, preparation, and hygiene.

Follow all recipes, systems, and prep sheets with precision.

Support kitchen service during peak periods when required.

Label, date, and store all produce following venue procedures.

Maintain prep efficiency to support cost control and minimal waste.

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively within the team.

Skills & Experience

2 years’ experience in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.

Strong knife skills and technical foundation.

A calm, efficient, and professional approach to prep work.

Understanding of food safety and HACCP.

Reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

Daytime-only roster – excellent work-life balance

Full-time or part-time flexibility

Competitive pay and stability

Training and development in a One Hat kitchen

Supportive, respectful, and professional culture

Staff meals, uniforms, and excellent working conditions

About You

You take pride in preparation and consistency. You enjoy working in a professional kitchen without sacrificing your lifestyle. You’re reliable, detail-oriented, and value being part of an award-winning team that’s passionate about food and hospitality.

Why us?

Competitive rate

Opportunity to grow your career with the business.

Ongoing training, support and development.

Incredibly fun and lively work environment.

50% staff Discount

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Location

The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf - only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.

There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.

What’s next?

Please reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation or to learn more about our exciting opportunities at The Dry Dock.