Head Chef – Lead High-Volume Events Kitchen & Innovation

Bankstown Sports Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free secure parking

Generous daily meal allowance across 


Employee rewards and recognition 


Job summary

Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney is seeking a Head Chef – Events to lead our dynamic Events Kitchen brigade, delivering exceptional culinary experiences across diverse functions. You will report to the Culinary Director and oversee overall kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food, profitability and strict food-safety compliance in a high-volume environment.

You will inspire and develop your team, maintain high standards of production and service, and collaborate with stakeholders to create

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume events kitchens.
• Strong focus on food safety and legislative standards.
• Experience managing costs, labour and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Events Kitchen team.
• Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across all events.
• Manage kitchen operations, rostering, stock control and budgets.
• Drive food safety, compliance and operational standards.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Director and stakeholders to execute events.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Event kitchen

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Certificate IV in Hospitality and/or Management

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Workplace Hygiene Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney is seeking a Head Chef – Events to lead our dynamic Events Kitchen brigade, delivering exceptional culinary experiences across diverse functions. You will report to the Culinary Director and oversee overall kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food, profitability and strict food-safety compliance in a high-volume environment.

You will inspire and develop your team, maintain high standards of production and service, and collaborate with stakeholders to create