• Location: North Ryde, Sydney
• Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday Shifts
• High volume, step-up role into leadership within a structured, high-performing corporate kitchen

Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working with some of the most prestigious venues and corporations in the world. From grand gala events, corporate cocktail parties to intimate gatherings, we provide bespoke food solutions and exceptional dining experiences.

Due to an exciting growth phase, we are expanding our high-impact culinary operation in North Ryde, Sydney! This is your chance to step into a standout role where your ideas matter, your leadership shapes the culture, and your kitchen reflects your vision. We are looking for passionate, dynamic professionals to join our premium corporate kitchen environment.  

WE ARE HIRING FOR 2 KEY ROLES:

1. Chef de Partie

• Remuneration: $80,000 Base + 12% Superannuation

• The Role: Join a high-performing, large-scale production kitchen delivering premium corporate dining. This role sits at the core of a disciplined, fast-paced operation where consistency, structure, and execution excellence are critical.

  • Deliver high-volume food production across bulk catering and buffet service
  • Execute to structured production plans with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards
  • Support stock control, rotation, and waste minimisation targets
  • Work within digital HACCP and allergen management systems
  • Contribute to a reliable, process-driven team culture

• The Person: Proven experience in high-volume or production kitchens, with a strong ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically. Commercially savvy, Cert III in Commercial Cookery, and Food Safety, HACCP and allergies understanding.

2. Chef de Partie

• Remuneration: $80,000 Base + 12% Superannuation

• The Role: A genuine step into leadership within a premium corporate kitchen. This role is designed for a chef ready to move beyond execution into team leadership, operational ownership, and performance management.

  • Oversee daily production flow and ad hoc catering execution
  • Lead and coordinate small teams, ensuring output, timing, and quality standards
  • Develop and manage prep lists, production schedules, and workflow systems
  • Balance hands-on cooking with administrative accountability
  • Drive compliance in food safety, digital HACCP, and allergen management
  • Act as a key support to senior leadership, contributing to overall kitchen performance

• The Person: Experience in high-volume, events or production environments, with demonstrated ability to run sections or supervise teams, Cert III in Commercial Cookery.  Strong time management skills with a good understanding of Food Safety, HACCP and allergies.

THE BENEFITS

• Career Growth – Unlock your potential with our career pathway and my learning programs within Compass Group.

• Paid Parental Leave – Great opportunities to support your growing family.

• Salary Packaging – Options to make your dollar go further and secure your future.

• Retail Discounts – Easy access to 100+ retail discounts through our Maxxia partners.

• Internal Mobility – Opportunity to learn new skills and move to a host of exciting and new roles within the global company.

• Eco & Social Impact – A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation.

• Recognition Programs – Senior Management recognition programs run for our team members.

• Lifestyle Perks – Exclusive discounts on Travel, Cars, Accommodation, Electronic devices & more!

Apply now and help us create something people will talk about from the ground up!

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.