CIBARIA MANLY | Chefs

CHEFS OF ALL LEVELS – CIBARIA MANLY 

Chef de Partie | Pastry Chef | Pizza Chef | Sous Chef Manly |

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd | Maestro Hospitality Casual to Start | Full-Time Opportunities for the Right Candidates Full-Time Salary: $79,000–$85,000 + Superannuation

Bring your passion for Italian food to Manly’s beachfront.

Cibaria Manly is a vibrant, multi-level Italian dining destination within Elysium Manly, bringing together multiple kitchens, diverse culinary concepts, private dining spaces, an all-day Caffetteria and 55 North Bar.

From handcrafted pasta and pizza to premium produce and house-made desserts, our kitchens celebrate regional Italian flavours, traditional techniques and the joy of sharing great food.

Led by celebrated chef Alessandro Pavoni, Cibaria is part of Maestro Hospitality and operated by Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, the team behind a’Mare at Crown Sydney.

We are looking for talented chefs to join our growing kitchen team:

• Chef de Partie – Take ownership of your section and deliver consistent, high-quality dishes throughout service.
• Pastry Chef – Bring creativity and precision to our desserts, pastries and sweet offerings.
• Pizza Chef – Showcase your dough preparation, fermentation and pizza-making skills.
• Sous Chef – Support kitchen leadership, coordinate service and help develop a skilled, motivated team.

Positions will commence on casual contracts, with full-time employment offered to the right candidates.

Essential Requirements

• Full Australian working rights.
• Relevant commercial cookery or hospitality qualifications and/or at least 1–3 years’ commercial kitchen experience appropriate to the position.
• Previous experience preparing Italian cuisine.
• Relevant section or specialist experience for your chosen role.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality, portion control and waste management.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to deliver consistent standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• High standards of food presentation, hygiene and professionalism.
• A positive, collaborative approach.
• Completed Food Handler Basics and All About Allergens training.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Role-Specific Skills & Desirable Qualifications

• Chef de Partie: Experience independently managing a section; fresh pasta skills highly regarded.
• Pastry Chef: Demonstrated pastry and dessert production experience.
• Pizza Chef: Experience preparing dough and managing fermentation; wood-fired pizza experience highly regarded.
• Sous Chef: Proven leadership skills, including service coordination, ordering, cost control and team development.
• Food Safety Supervisor and First Aid certificates are highly regarded.
• Italian language skills are a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present consistently high-quality dishes.
• Organise and manage your section efficiently.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and HACCP standards.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, portion control and waste minimisation.
• Contribute to menu development, recipe preparation and seasonal specials where appropriate.
• Support food cost, labour and kitchen performance targets.
• Help train and develop junior team members.
• Work closely with chefs and front-of-house teams to deliver smooth service.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

What We Offer

• Casual employment with opportunities to progress to full-time work.
• Full-time salaries of $79,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, depending on the role and experience.
• Applicable casual rates, loadings and penalties.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression across Maestro Hospitality.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee benefits and staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues.
• The opportunity to work alongside Alessandro Pavoni and an experienced leadership team.
• A lively beachfront workplace with opportunities to develop across different kitchen concepts.

Apply Now

Passionate about Italian cuisine and ready for your next opportunity?

Send your resume and a brief introduction to careers@maestrohospitality.au, specifying the position you are applying for.

Join the Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd famiglia and build your culinary career at Cibaria Manly.