Head Chef

Kingpin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingpin Bondi is seeking an experienced Head Chef to own the kitchen operations across casual dining, events and group bookings, shaping the guest experience from the ground up. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure exceptional food quality, safety and cost control, and drive innovative menus for a brand-new Sydney venue.

As part of the opening leadership team, you will build kitchen culture, deliver memorable experiences and scale operations for a premier entertainment destination in

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in high-volume hospitality.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice.
• Experience with budgets, rostering, stock control and cost of goods.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Execute venue menus and weekly specials to delight guests and drive performance.
• Deliver high-volume food service across restaurant trade, events, functions and group bookings.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Drive food safety, allergen management and compliance standards.
• Manage labour, inventory, ordering and food costs to achieve strong financial outcomes.
• Champion menu launches, promotions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Food safety

Budget management

Rostering

Stock control

Menu development

Customer experience

Job description

Lead the Kitchen Behind the Experience

This is more than a Head Chef role. It's an opportunity to shape the culinary experience of one of Australia's most exciting new entertainment destinations.

As our Head Chef, you'll take ownership of all kitchen operations, leading a talented team to deliver exceptional food experiences across casual dining, group bookings, corporate events and celebrations. From building team culture and driving food quality to managing costs and executing standout menus, you'll play a key role in defining the guest experience from the very beginning.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded kitchen leader who thrives in high-volume environments and is passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards and delivering memorable food experiences.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading all day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation
• Executing venue menus and creating weekly specials that delight guests and drive performance
• Delivering high-volume food service across restaurant trade, events, functions and group bookings
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing a high-performing kitchen team
• Driving food safety, allergen management and compliance standards
• Managing labour, inventory, ordering and food costs to achieve strong financial outcomes
• Championing menu launches, promotions and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching and developing successful teams
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice
• Experience managing budgets, rostering, stock control and cost of goods
• A passion for delivering exceptional food experiences at scale
• The energy and ambition to be part of an exciting new venue opening

Why Kingpin Bondi?

This is a unique opportunity to join a venue before the doors open and leave your mark on something truly special. You'll be part of the opening leadership team, work with an established and growing entertainment brand, and help create a food offering that becomes a destination in its own right.

If you're ready to build a kitchen culture from the ground up and help launch one of Sydney's most anticipated entertainment venues, we'd love to hear from you.

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