Company Overview:

Maestro Hospitality is a Sydney-based restaurant group founded by Michelin-trained chef Alessandro Pavoni, specialising in authentic yet contemporary Italian dining. The company operates a diverse portfolio of venues, from fine dining restaurants like Ormeggio and a’Mare to casual trattorias and seaside bars, while also offering consulting services in menu design, operations, and venue launches. With a strong focus on both cuisine and service, Maestro Hospitality combines centralised support functions (marketing, HR, finance) with hands-on culinary expertise to deliver consistency and scale. Positioned in prime Sydney locations, the group enjoys a strong reputation but must navigate challenges such as high competition, cost pressures, and evolving consumer trends.

Position Details:

• Visa Requirements: Must hold a work-eligible visa, such as a Working Holiday Visa
• Visa Sponsorship: Sponsorship offered * (Minimum 3 months probational period required)

Job Description

Sous Chef

• Managing the kitchen team with Rostering & labour management
• Supervising the food prep and cooking
• Maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory
• Complying with safety and cleanliness standards
• Ensuring consistent delivery and presentation of dishes in line with venue standards
• Ongoing staff training
• Managing cost control measures in line with budgetary guidelines

Chef De Partie

• 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

Essential Requirements

• Speak fluent Korean
• Between 12-36 months in a similar role, in a premium dining setting and/or trade qualifications
• Prior experience with Italian cuisine and menu creation
• Understanding of hospitality cost control measures
• Ability to keep cool under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and grooming standards

Join Maestro Hospitality:
Maestro Hospitality offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking growth and transformation in their careers. This position is especially suitable for individuals who aspire to manage a Korean branch in the future and become part of a global team.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to your applications!