Sous Chef

Kingpin; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real work-life balance

Structured rosters

Career development across brands

Supportive venue team

Discounts across brands

Job summary

Kingpin Townsville is seeking a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and genuinely enjoys leading people.

Join a team that values work-life balance, structured rosters, and clear career development across our brands in Australia and NZ. If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Blue Card, First Aid, CPR certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens with leadership preferred.
• Calm, organized approach under pressure and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations as the 2IC to Head Chef.
• Maintain high food quality, consistency, and safety standards.
• Coach and develop a team of Cooks to elevate skills.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen administration.
• Set the tone during busy services and foster a positive team culture.
• Ensure every guest enjoys a great food experience, every time.

Job description

Kingpin Townsville, 16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central, Queensland, Australia

Posted Thursday 13 August 2026 at 2:00 pm

Who are we?

At Kingpin, we create unforgettable entertainment experiences - for our guests and our teams.
We’re part of TEEG, a global entertainment powerhouse behind Kingpin, Timezone, and Zone Bowling, with 90+ venues and 4,000+ team members across Australia and New Zealand.

Lead a great team. Enjoy work-life balance. Build your career.

Kingpin Townsville is looking for a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen and genuinely enjoys leading people. If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued, structured work is valued and your work‑life balance is supported, this is the role for you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Real work-life balance with consistent, well‑structured rosters
• Strong career development pathways across our brands in Australia & NZ!
• A supportive venue team that values professionalism and personality
• Excellent perks & discounts across all our entertainment brands in Australia and NZ
• A fun, energetic environment where you can bring your passion for great food and great service

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations as the 2IC to our Head Chef
• Maintain high food quality, consistency, and safety standards
• Coach and develop a team of Cooks to help elevate their skills
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen administration
• Set the tone during busy services and create a positive team culture
• Ensure every guest enjoys a great food experience, every time

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• You hold a valid Blue Card, First Aid & CPR certificate or you're willing to obtain
• Experience in high‑volume kitchens (leadership experience highly regarded)
• A calm, organised approach under pressure
• A passion for mentoring others
• Pride in consistency, safety, and high standards
• A team‑first attitude and alignment with our values

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.

Kingpin Townsville, 16 High Range Drive, Thuringowa Central, Queensland, Australia