Casual Chef de Partie â Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is one of Australia’s most iconic outdoor dining events, set within the Royal Botanic Gardens with spectacular harbour views. Working across multiple purpose-built kitchens, our team delivers high-volume, premium food service to theatre guests in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.This is a unique opportunity to be part of a large, professional brigade for the full Opera season.About the roleBased at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Royal Botanic GardensWork closely with the Sous and Head Chefs to ensure efficient food production and quality controlRun your own section in a busy event service environmentEnsure the highest standards of presentation, consistency and food qualityTuesday to Sunday 3pm to 9pm36 hours per weekSeasonal casual role: 25 March to 3 May 2026Essential RequirementsTrade qualified in Commercial CookeryMinimum 12 months’ experience in a similar rolePrevious experience in events, bulk production or high-volume restaurant kitchensHave excellent communication skillsBe passionate and open to learning new skills in the kitchenBe punctual and reliableHold valid working rightsAvailable to commit for the full duration of the eventBenefitsA fun and motivated team environmentOpportunity for ongoing work within The Fresh Collective after the Opera seasonStaff benefits including discounts across Fresh venuesThe chance to work at one of Sydney’s most spectacular annual eventsAbout The Fresh CollectiveSydney based hospitality group, The Fresh Collective, operates a portfolio of cafes, restaurants and stores and provides catering and event services in a number of iconic venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane including: The Art Gallery NSW, The Queensland Museum and UNSW. Fresh has a reputation for the delivery of excellent food and service, with a team of dedicated professionals who are among the best in the industry. AUD Australia - NSW Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Redfern 2016

Casual Chef de Partie â Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a large, professional brigade for the full Opera season.

About the role

Based at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Royal Botanic Gardens
Work closely with the Sous and Head Chefs to ensure efficient food production and quality control
Run your own section in a busy event service environment
Ensure the highest standards of presentation, consistency and food quality
Tuesday to Sunday 3pm to 9pm
36 hours per week
Seasonal casual role: 25 March to 3 May 2026

Essential Requirements

Trade qualified in Commercial Cookery
Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar role
Previous experience in events, bulk production or high-volume restaurant kitchens
Have excellent communication skills
Be passionate and open to learning new skills in the kitchen
Be punctual and reliable
Hold valid working rights
Available to commit for the full duration of the event

Benefits

A fun and motivated team environment
Opportunity for ongoing work within The Fresh Collective after the Opera season
Staff benefits including discounts across Fresh venues
The chance to work at one of Sydney’s most spectacular annual events

About The Fresh Collective

Sydney based hospitality group, The Fresh Collective, operates a portfolio of cafes, restaurants and stores and provides catering and event services in a number of iconic venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane including: The Art Gallery NSW, The Queensland Museum and UNSW. Fresh has a reputation for the delivery of excellent food and service, with a team of dedicated professionals who are among the best in the industry.

Please send us your resume to apply.