For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. Our Forbes 5-star hotel, The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto, and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

Joining our team as an Apprentice Chef in the Star Culinary Institute (SCI) program, in partnership with a local high school, The Star Sydney is the perfect place to commence your apprenticeship. Recognised industry wide due to the variety of cooking and service styles you are exposed to over the program, we aim to provide you with the ingredients for success. When you bring professionalism, passion and a positive attitude, you'll enjoy learning the first-rate skills you need to be equipped with for a career in Culinary.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Follow the directions of the team supporting you
• Ensure high levels of hygiene at all times
• An eagerness for continuous learning and personal development

What are we looking for:

• Currently completing senior level at a High School in the local Sydney area
• Passionate and serious about a career in cooking
• Good communication skills with a team player mentality
• Natural creativity with a flair for flavour and ingredients

What can we offer you:

• A great career move into a well-supported team
• Support throughout your apprenticeship to complete the program as an industry best graduate
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Free transport on Light Rail from Central to The Star
• Discounted parking available on property
• Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
• Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self  

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE!

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.