Sous Chef (Manly)

Sous Chef – Cibaria Manly About Us Pavoni Plus Pty, the team behind a’Mare Restaurant, has recently opened Cibaria Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Cibaria celebrates the best of Italian dining through its many ‘rias’—antipasteria, salumeria, spaghetteria, bisteccheria, forneria, cruderia, friggitoria, and gelateria. Spread across multiple levels with 350 seats, we offer à la carte dining, group bookings, private events, and daily service from morning coffee at the Caffetteria through to late-night drinks at 55North Bar by Cibaria, located within Manly Pacific Hotel (M Gallery). With its beachfront location, vibrant atmosphere, and a menu of Italian comfort food classics, Cibaria has quickly become a local favourite. The Role We are seeking Sous Chefs to support our Head Chefs across multiple kitchens and sections, including Forneria, Braceria, Spaghetteria, Caffetteria, and Pasticceria. This is an exciting chance to join a large, dynamic team in a premium, high-volume venue. What We’re Looking For Essential requirements
- Full Australian working rights
- 1-3 years in a similar role within premium dining and/or trade qualifications
- Strong background in Italian cuisine
- Menu creation experience
- Solid understanding of hospitality cost controls
- Ability to perform under pressure with attention to detail
- Professional grooming standards Preferred requirements
- Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling certificates
- First Aid Certificate
- Fresh pasta-making, pastry, butchery, and/or seafood handling experience
- Italian language skills (bonus)
- Previous venue opening experience Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage kitchen teams across multiple sections
- Oversee food preparation and service, ensuring consistency and quality
- Manage kitchen inventory, rostering, and labour costs
- Maintain safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
- Deliver training and support ongoing staff development
- Uphold venue standards in food presentation and execution What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000 + superannuation
- Share of tips
- Strong focus on work/life balance
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine career progression opportunities—we promote from within
- Performance incentives
- Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues Apply Now If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and want to be part of a fast-paced, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short introduction to *******@pavoniplus.com.au Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q3ygl