Head Chef - Opening Kitchen Leader in High-Volume Venue

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

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