Sous Chef

Kingpin Bowling; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingpin Bondi is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen at our new Bondi Junction venue launching November 2026. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll drive service quality, mentor the brigade and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

This role offers the chance to work with premium equipment including a Josper Grill and pizza oven, manage high-volume service and contribute to menu execution and cost control while growing your leadership skills within a dynamic entertainment brand.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Passion for quality food and guest experiences
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of food safety and cost control
• Calm, focused and solutions-oriented under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during service, peak trading periods and events
• Coach and develop chefs and kitchen team members
• Maintain recipe consistency, quality and presentation standards
• Support execution of functions, group bookings and special events
• Drive food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice
• Assist with ordering, stock control and minimising waste
• Create a positive, organised and high-performing kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Tools

Josper Grill

Pizza Oven

Job description

Welcome to Kingpin Bondi, opening November 2026 and set to become Sydney's newest entertainment destination. Featuring vibrant bars, elevated food and beverage experiences, immersive gaming, epic attractions and unforgettable social experiences, this brand-new venue will bring people together to eat, drink, play and celebrate in the heart of Bondi.

Proudly part of The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG), home to Kingpin, Timezone and Zone Bowling, we're building a passionate team ready to create remarkable experiences from day one.

New Venue Opening November 2026

Love great food, leading a kitchen team and creating memorable guest experiences? We're opening a brand-new Kingpin in Bondi Junction and looking for a passionate Sous Chef to help bring our food offering to life.

What's in it for you?

• Join an exciting new venue opening team
• Work with premium kitchen equipment including a Josper Grill and pizza oven
• Be part of a food-focused entertainment concept with a quality menu
• Grow your leadership skills alongside an experienced Head Chef
• Career development opportunities across Australia's leading entertainment brands
• Enjoy a fun, energetic and supportive team culture

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in leading the kitchen operation, ensuring every service is delivered to the highest standards while supporting the growth and development of the brigade.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the kitchen during service, peak trading periods and events
• Coaching and developing chefs and kitchen team members
• Maintaining recipe consistency, quality and presentation standards
• Supporting the execution of functions, group bookings and special events
• Driving food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and minimising waste
• Creating a positive, organised and high‑performing kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Experience working in high-volume kitchen environments
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills
• Passion for quality food and memorable guest experiences
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of food safety, compliance and cost control
• Ability to remain calm, focused and solutions‑oriented under pressure

Ready to Join the Opening Team?

If you're passionate about great food, love leading people and want to be part of an exciting venue launch, we'd love to hear from you.

At TEEG, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. Together, we create stronger teams - because we’re simply better together.