Sous chef or Chef de Partie

Location: Clareville, NSW

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

THE CLAREVILLE RESTAURANT PTY LTD Chef de Partie / Sous Chef – The Clareville The Clareville is looking for an ambitious Chef de Partie or Sous Chef to join one of the Northern Beaches' most exciting kitchens. Whether you're an experienced CDP looking to step up or an established Sous Chef wanting to work alongside one of Australia's most experienced luxury lodge chefs, we'd love to hear from you.

If your long-term goal is to run your own kitchen or open your own restaurant, you'll also gain valuable insight into how a successful independent venue operates. You'll work closely with the ownership team and see far more than just what happens during service. We're looking for someone who wants to be part of an ambitious team and help take

The Clareville to the next level. We want people who enjoy contributing ideas, taking ownership and making their mark on the kitchen. Qualities we're looking for: A genuine love of food.

We want someone with the same passion for exceptional produce and eating out as we have. A great cook. It goes without saying that producing consistently delicious food is essential.

Ambition. We want to be part of your journey and help you achieve your career goals. A leader who enjoys mentoring others and leads by example.

We have a fantastic team and want someone who helps make everyone around them better. A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Skills can be taught; work ethic and enthusiasm are invaluable.

We're located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, so please only apply if the commute is realistic for you. THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS CURRENTLY IN AUSTRALIA. About Company

We have some great programs for kitchen management. If you're already proficient in them, great. If not, we're happy to teach you and help expand your knowledge.

You'll be working directly alongside our Chef/Owner, Cooper Dickson , an Avalon local who returned home after almost 20 years leading kitchens at some of Australia's most celebrated luxury lodges, including Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and Longitude 131 at Uluru. Cooper is passionate about exceptional produce, seafood, sustainability and creating refined food without the ego. More importantly, he genuinely enjoys mentoring young chefs and passing on the knowledge he's gained throughout his career.

This is a rare opportunity to work one-on-one with a chef who has spent two decades cooking at the highest level while helping shape the future of an exciting independent restaurant. Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-90000 Job Publish: 31-08-2026 Job Expire: 30-09-2026 Apply on: Sous chef or Chef de Partie Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.