Head Chef

Lead the Kitchen Behind the Experience   This is more than a Head Chef role. It's an opportunity to shape the culinary experience of one of Australia's most exciting new entertainment destinations. As our Head Chef, you'll take ownership of all kitchen operations, leading a talented team to deliver exceptional food experiences across casual dining, group bookings, corporate events and celebrations. From building team culture and driving food quality to managing costs and executing standout menus, you'll play a key role in defining the guest experience from the very beginning. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded kitchen leader who thrives in high-volume environments and is passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards and delivering memorable food experiences.   What You'll Be Responsible For Leading all day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation Executing venue menus and creating weekly specials that delight guests and drive performance Delivering high-volume food service across restaurant trade, events, functions and group bookings Recruiting, mentoring and developing a high-performing kitchen team Driving food safety, allergen management and compliance standards Managing labour, inventory, ordering and food costs to achieve strong financial outcomes Championing menu launches, promotions and continuous improvement initiatives   What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume hospitality environment Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching and developing successful teams Excellent knowledge of food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice Experience managing budgets, rostering, stock control and cost of goods A passion for delivering exceptional food experiences at scale The energy and ambition to be part of an exciting new venue opening   Why Kingpin Bondi? This is a unique opportunity to join a venue before the doors open and leave your mark on something truly special. You'll be part of the opening leadership team, work with an established and growing entertainment brand, and help create a food offering that becomes a destination in its own right.   If you're ready to build a kitchen culture from the ground up and help launch one of Sydney's most anticipated entertainment venues, we'd love to hear from you.