Chef jobs in Sydney, paid the day after you work.
Sydney hospitality runs from CBD fine dining to club kitchens in Parramatta and beachside venues from Manly to Cronulla. MyGig’s hospitality pool is deepest here: RSA-checked bartenders, baristas and kitchen hands across the metro area, with weekend and function work concentrated around the CBD, Darling Harbour and the inner west.
Casual chef work pays for skill and composure: venues book proven section chefs for their hardest services, and the best get standing offers. Typical requirements: trade qualification (cert iii commercial cookery) typical.
Download the MyGig worker app, complete vetting once, and pick up chef shifts in Sydney that match your availability. You are employed by MyGig, paid the correct award rate with casual loading, superannuation is paid on every dollar, and your pay lands the day after each shift at no cost to you.
What chef work pays is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009)
Published adult casual rates start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What you'd actually do on shift.
- ✓Running a section through full service
- ✓Prep lists, ordering support and stock control
- ✓Plating to spec and pass consistency
- ✓Mentoring kitchen hands and cooks on shift
Worth having for this role
Trade qualification (Cert III Commercial Cookery) typical - list them once during vetting and they unlock the shifts that need them.
Good questions, straight answers.
What does a casual chef get paid in Sydney?
Chef work in this industry is typically priced under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009). Published casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
What do I need to work as a chef?
Typical requirements: trade qualification (cert iii commercial cookery) typical. You list tickets during MyGig vetting and they are verified before you can accept a shift that requires them.
Does MyGig cover chef shifts in Sydney?
Yes. Sydney is MyGig's deepest market, and chef coverage is strongest here. Post a shift or open the app to see real availability for your dates.
When do I get paid?
The day after every shift, at no cost to you. Pay is calculated against the correct award classification with casual loading, and 12% superannuation is paid with each pay run rather than quarterly.
Your next shift is in the app.
Sign up in about 30 minutes. Pick your first shift. Get paid the day after.