Event Cinemas Castle Hill_Gold Class Kitchen Manager

EVT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Event Cinemas Castle Hill seeks a Gold Class Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality, consistent meals that enhance the cinema experience. You will manage day-to-day operations, food safety, stock control and staff development to maintain premium standards.

The role focuses on coaching from the front, driving efficiency during peak times and delivering memorable guest experiences through exceptional food quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced hospitality operations.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Gold Class kitchen.
• Ensure meals are prepared, presented and served to standard.
• Maintain recipe compliance and product consistency.

Job description

Event Cinemas Castle Hill is on the hunt for a Gold Class Kitchen Manager for our new and exciting experience. As our Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the team behind our Gold Class kitchen, delivering hot, high-quality meals that enhance every guest's movie-going experience. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for day‑to‑day kitchen operations, food quality, stock management, and team development while ensuring every dish leaving the pass meets our standards.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced service environment, enjoys leading from the front, and takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Kitchen Operations

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation of the Gold Class kitchen.
• Ensure all meals are prepared, presented and served to company standards.
• Maintain recipe compliance and product consistency across all menu items.
• Support efficient, high‑quality service during busy trading periods.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised and guest‑ready at all times.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Champion food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ensure all team members are following safe food handling practices.
• Maintain cleaning schedules, operational logs and food safety records.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop kitchen team members.
• Create a positive, supportive and high‑performing team culture.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training.
• Set clear expectations and ensure team members have the tools to succeed.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Manage stock ordering and inventory levels.
• Receive and check deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Complete stocktakes and monitor wastage to improve efficiency and performance.
• Support cost control through effective stock management and ordering practices.

Commercial Performance

• Support achievement of food cost and labour targets.
• Monitor COGS, stock variances and wastage.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining food quality standards.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and the overall guest experience.

No two days are the same. From blockbuster openings and private events to busy Gold Class sessions, you'll play a key role in delivering premium food experiences that are remembered long after the credits roll.