POSTINO OSTERIA | Chef de Partie

Join the team at Postino Osteria, a vibrant neighbourhood Italian osteria in the heart of Summer Hill. With a 136-seat capacity and a focus on traditional Italian recipes, our menu features classic snacks, rotating daily specials, and house-made pasta — all paired with a curated cocktail list and an Italian varietal-heavy wine cellar.We’re on the lookout for a passionate Chef de Partie who thrives in a collaborative kitchen, values authentic flavours, and brings energy and precision to service.Our menu will consist of snacks, daily specials, all made with traditional Italian recipes and will be greatly complimented with a great cocktail list and Italian varietal heavy cellar.We value passionate team members that have a desire to learn and provide exceptional customer service.We trade seven days a week (mostly dinners, lunches from Friday to Saturday).We have casual roles available, and full time for the right candidate.Essential Requirements:

• Full Australian working rights
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 12-36 months working in a similar role
• Ability to keep cool under pressure
• Positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent grooming standards
• Passion for providing an exceptional dining experience
• Hours can vary and include weekend and holiday work

Preferred Requirements:

• Formal hospitality studies completed
• Food safety supervisor certificate
• Expertise with fresh pasta making
• Proficiency in Italian cuisine

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with our team in menu planning, recipe development, cook-offs, writing tasting notes
• Ensuring consistent delivery and presentation of dishes in line with venue standards
• Ongoing staff training
• Maintaining food health & safety requirements
• Managing cost control

So, what’s in it for you?

• Emphasis on work / life balance
• $73,000 - $78,000 + Superannuation
• Generous share of 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 Sydney Restaurant Group venues

Immediate start is required.Please send your resume to careers@postino.au with a brief introduction on who you are and why you would be a great fit for our team.Job Types: Full-time, CasualPay: $73,000.00 – $78,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Visa sponsorship

Physical Setting:

• Restaurant

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as a Chef de Partie (or similar role)?
• Do you have experience working with fresh pasta or traditional Italian recipes? Please provide examples.
• Have you completed any formal culinary training?
• Do you hold full Australian working rights?
• When would you be available to start if successful?

Work Location: In person