Sous Chef – Lead a High-Energy Kitchen at Bondi Opening

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

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.