About Bentley Restaurant Group

Owned by Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt, the Bentley Restaurant Group spans several acclaimed venues including Bentley Restaurant & Bar, King Clarence, Eleven Barrack (Good Food Guide’s Best New Restaurant), and the forthcoming Watermans in Barangaroo. We’re expanding our kitchen teams across the group.

We’re hiring across multiple venues:

Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Demi Chef

Commis Chef

Both full-time (38 hrs/week, rotating roster incl. nights/weekends/public holidays) and casual opportunities are available.

What you’ll do (by role)

Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef

Lead a section and support the Head/Executive Chef in day-to-day operations

Run pass when required; coordinate service and maintain plating standards

Train and mentor junior chefs; uphold HACCP/food safety compliance

Assist with ordering, stock control, wastage, and section prep

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Own a section through prep and service to group standards

Maintain quality, speed, and consistency during high-volume services

Manage mise en place, stock rotation, and cleanliness of your area

Demi Chef

Support the CDP within an assigned section

Execute mise en place, cook to spec, and maintain station hygiene

Progressively learn multiple sections across the menu

Commis Chef

Assist with prep and basic cookery under supervision

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and storage standards

Learn recipes, specs, and techniques across sections

What you’ll bring

Experience in quality restaurants (hatted or similar preferred)

Strong technical skills, tidy station management, and a calm, communicative service style

Knowledge of Australian food safety standards (HACCP)

A team mindset, reliability, and pride in seasonal produce

Salary & Employment

Full-time base salary ranges (plus super):

Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef: $80,000–$85,000

Chef de Partie (CDP): $78,000–$80,000

Demi Chef: $76,000–$78,000

Commis Chef: $72,000–$76,000

Casual: Competitive hourly rates, commensurate with experience.
Final offers will align with experience and role responsibilities.

Why join us

Career growth across multiple award-winning venues

Structured training, development, and internal progression pathways

Great teams, quality produce, and consistently high standards

How to apply

Email [email protected] with the role you’re applying for in the subject line. Please include:

Your resume (and brief cover note)

VEVO check (if applicable) or a copy of your passport

Two referees (contactable)

Bentley Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.