Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day. 

Job Description

The Venues

We’re looking for passionate chefs to join two of Merivale’s Asian restaurants in Sydney: Mr Wong and Good Luck.

Mr Wong is known for its Cantonese classics and dim sum, while Good Luck brings its own approach to Asian cuisine. Across both venues, you’ll work with experienced culinary teams, develop your skills and help deliver food in busy restaurant kitchens.

Qualifications

The Role

We’re looking for Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs and Chef de Parties to join our teams on a full-time or casual basis.

You’ll work closely with senior chefs to deliver high-quality food with a strong focus on flavour, technique, consistency and presentation.

We’re particularly interested in chefs with experience across Asian cuisines and cooking techniques, whether that’s Cantonese, Chinese, Southeast Asian or broader Asian cuisine.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have professional kitchen experience, ideally within a high-end restaurant.
• Have a genuine passion for Asian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Have experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Bring experience with techniques such as wok cooking, roasting, grilling or steaming.
• Be adaptable and comfortable working across different menus and kitchen sections.
• Have a strong focus on quality, consistency and attention to detail.
• Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be keen to develop your skills and progress your career.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits 

• 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues. 
• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events. 
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing. 
• Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options. 
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities. 
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B. 
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications. 
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder. 
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.