Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Real work-life balance

Career development pathways

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 loves leading people. You will oversee day-to-day operations as 2IC to Head Chef, ensuring consistency, quality, and safety.

Join a venue that values work-life balance, offers strong career development, and a supportive team. If you’re passionate about mentoring cooks and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Blue Card, First Aid & CPR or willing to obtain.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens; leadership experience valued.
• Calm, organized under pressure with a focus on safety.
• Passion for mentoring others and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

High-volume kitchens

Food safety

Education

Blue Card certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

At Kingpin, we create unforgettable entertainment experiences - for our guestsandour teams.
We’re part ofTEEG, a global entertainment powerhouse behindKingpin, Timezone, and Zone Bowling, with90+ venuesand4,000+ team membersacross 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 balancewith consistent, well-structured rosters
• Strong career development pathwaysacross our brands in Australia & NZ!
• A supportive venue teamthat values professionalismandpersonality
• Excellent perks & discountsacross all our entertainment brands in Australia and NZ
• A fun, energetic environmentwhere 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.