Commis Chef - Commissary

For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.


As a Commis Chef, you’ll work closely with the Chef de Cuisine in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that values precision, creativity, and a strong focus on safety and quality. The Commissary Kitchen is the beating heart of The Star—where every dish begins. Behind the scenes, this high-performance kitchen plays a vital role, supplying all our venues with top-quality prep, production, and service-ready items. It’s a hub of teamwork and culinary craftsmanship that powers the entire property.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your sushi expertise in a dynamic, high-energy setting. We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sushi Sashimi Chef who can consistently deliver bold, authentic flavors under pressure. Join a supportive team, enjoy a competitive salary, and take pride in delivering excellence every day.

This is a permanent full-time position, and full Australian working rights are essential.


A few of your responsibilities

Support or lead the assigned section as directed by the Chef De Cuisine and provide training to junior staff members
Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations
Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements
Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment

What are we looking for

Culinary School Graduate. Received apprenticeship training in commercial cookery
Proven experience preparing sushi and sashimi with speed, precision, and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring the highest quality and presentation with every dish.
Proficiency with diverse food preparation techniques and cooking equipment
Successfully completed a Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship, gaining comprehensive knowledge of food preparation, particularly in café, hotel, or high-volume settings, along with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of relevant liquor laws
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About You

You are passionate and creative, with strong sushi sashimi experience and a willingness to share your expertise to guide and support team members in the Commissary Kitchen. With excellent communication skills, you thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues, management, and interacting with customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every shift and are committed to delivering consistently high standards.

Your role will be pivotal to the success of The Star Sydney, where the Commissary Kitchen plays a key role in powering the culinary experience across the property.


What we can offer you:

Supportive leadership team
Up to 30% Discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation
Mental Health and Wellbeing services
Diversity Inclusion areas of focus include Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
Discounted parking + other transport options
Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.


Our Culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.


We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.


The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.


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