About us

The Galston Club is a popular, family-friendly dining destination known for serving approachable, high-quality meals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Our menu blends classic favourites with modern seasonal dishes, delivering exceptional dining experiences for our community and guests.

At Stonehouse Kitchen & Grove Cafe, our focus is on fresh ingredients, warm hospitality, and consistent quality in every dish we serve. The venue is operated by Lunaro Group, an independent Sydney hospitality operator specialising in food and beverage management for registered clubs and multi-site venues.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our dedicated kitchen team at Stonehouse Kitchen & Grove Cafe. This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a supportive environment, working with quality ingredients for a diverse customer base.

You will play a key role in the preparation and presentation of dishes, supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining the high standards our bistro is known for.

This is also a genuine career role. Lunaro is expanding in the short term, with additional venues coming online, and chefs who perform here are our first call for senior section, sous chef and multi-site roles as those sites open. Internal promotion is a default.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes within your designated section, meeting flavour, consistency and presentation standards
• Follow established recipes and portion controls while contributing to the overall quality and consistency of the menu
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service, especially during busy periods
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety and cleanliness standards in compliance with health regulations
• Assist with stock control, ordering and rotation to minimise waste and ensure efficiency
• Support, mentor and supervise junior kitchen staff as required
• Contribute creative ideas to seasonal menu updates, aligned with our casual yet high-quality dining focus
• Ensure all dishes accommodate dietary requirements, allergens and special requests with care and accuracy

About you

• Minimum one year's experience as a Cook or Chef in a quality dining or bistro environment - Skills is grill section is important
• Passionate about delivering excellent food, with strong technical cooking skills
• Calm under pressure, organised, and committed to producing consistently high-quality meals
• Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards
• Food safety and hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Available for a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays

Working rights and sponsorship - please read carefully

This section is strict. Applications that do not meet it will not be progressed.

• All applicants must hold appropriate working rights in Australia, with a minimum of 6 months' validity remaining at the time of application. Evidence of work rights will be requested before an offer is made.
• Sponsorship is possible for the right candidate, but will not be provided until probation has been successfully completed. We do not sponsor at the point of hire, and no sponsorship commitment is made or implied by an offer of employment.
• Any future sponsorship remains at the sole discretion of Lunaro Group and is subject to business need and eligibility under the relevant visa program at that time.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team at Stonehouse Kitchen & Grove Cafe, inside The Galston Club.