Kitchen Manager - 3 Month Fixed Term

Funlab; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid leave

Headspace wellbeing support

EAP access

Inclusion & diversity initiatives

Pride and Neurodiversity networks

Gender affirmation leave

Free activities across Funlab brands

Job summary

Funlab is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Archie Brothers and Strike Bowling in Bowen Hills, Queensland. You’ll run kitchen operations, ensure high presentation, manage orders, stocktake, and champion health and safety while training casual staff.

With 2–3 years in busy kitchens and a passion for delivering top-quality food, you’ll lead across teams, manage hygiene, and support a reliable shift pattern including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years working in a busy kitchen.
• Desire to take your kitchen career to the next level.
• Excellent communication skills — this is key for any successful candidate in our national business.
• Knowledge of food and commitment to producing food of the highest quality and presentation.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the proven ability to plan, prepare and think ahead.
• Commitment to prioritise hygiene, food handling and health & safety procedures.
• Self motivation but also the ability to work in a team.
• Great availability, including weekends and nights; and
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver standard bar menu items and function finger foods.
• Adhere to high standards of food presentation.
• Ordering and stocktake.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Champion kitchen health and safety.
• Train and support the casual kitchen team members.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Job description

Be yourself. Love, Funlab.

Welcome to Funlab – the world’s premier creator of competitive socialising experiences and the first B Corp-certified company in our industry. That means we’re serious about using fun for good - creating epic experiences while making a positive impact on our people, our communities, and the planet.

With eight fun-inducing brands, 50+ venues across Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and North America, and over 2,000 incredible Motherfunners, we’ve been crafting joy, banter, and unforgettable moments since 2001.

Every day at Funlab is different (just like our Motherfunners), and we love it that way. We’re all about creating a kind, safe, and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow, and have a blast while doing it. No matter where you’ve been – or where your journey with Funlab takes you – the opportunity to learn, develop, and amplify your skills is always within reach.

Now, we’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Manager to join the team at Archie Brothers and Strike Bowling in Bowen Hills, Queensland – someone who’s passionate about people, driven by fun, and ready to create unforgettable experiences.

Why Work with Us?

• Advance your career with a powerhouse in the entertainment industry
• Personalised development tailored to you, plus the chance to learn from some of the best in the biz
• A people-first culture that prioritises upskilling, growth, and setting our Motherfunners (aka our amazing team) up for success
• Extra time off! Enjoy four additional paid leave days just for you
• Focus on wellbeing and mental health support; partnership with Headspace, EAP access, Inclusiveness initiatives, Pride, Women and Neurodiversity employee network groups as well as access to gender affirmation leave
• Play on us! Enjoy free activities for yourself and a pal across ALL Funlab brands - because work should come with perks!
• And most importantly… because we’re just that AWESOME!

What You'll Do

Our Kitchen Manager will be responsible for running kitchen operations, including:

• Preparation and delivery of our standard bar menu items and function finger food;
• Adhering to our high level of food presentation;
• Ordering and stocktake;
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness;
• Championing kitchen health and safety; and
• Training and supporting the casual kitchen team members.

What You've Got

• 2-3 years working in a busy kitchen
• A desire to take your kitchen career to the next level
• Excellent communication skills - this is key for any successful candidate in our national business;
• A knowledge of food and commitment to producing food of the highest quality and presentation;
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the proven ability to plan, prepare and think ahead;
• A commitment to prioritise hygiene, food handling and health & safety procedures;
• Self motivation but also the ability to work in a team;
• A passion for excellent service with a positive can-do attitude;
• Great availability, including weekends and nights; and
• Reliability and punctuality.

*As we are a seven day a week business, you must be available to work nights and weekends*

Keen?