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Hoopla Pakenham is hiring a Full time Sous Chef role in Pakenham, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Sous Chef – New Venue Opening

Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar

JOIN AN ESTABLISHED TEAM + BUSINESS IN A NEW STORE OPENING

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | $75,000 – $85,000 Salary Package

At Hoopla Kitchen & Bar, we are building a destination for families, food lovers, and people looking for a fun, energetic experience.

With the exciting launch of our brand-new Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar venue opening in July, we are searching for an experienced, passionate, and hands-on Sous Chef to assist the head chef in leading our kitchen from day one.

This is a genuine leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments, understands modern café/restaurant operations, and takes pride in building strong kitchen culture, systems, consistency, and quality.

We need the right person to execute it at a high standard whilst helping build and lead an exceptional kitchen team.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality food, efficient service, excellent hygiene standards, and strong operational performance.

This is a venue-opening opportunity, meaning you will play a key role in setting the culture, standards, structure, and workflow of the kitchen from the beginning.

This is not a “clock in and clock out” role — we are looking for a true hospitality professional who takes pride in great and consistent food and building a successful team environment.

Weekends and Public are a must.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & Team Management

- Train, lead, and mentor kitchen staff





- Build a positive, high-performing kitchen culture

- Create structure, accountability, and strong communication within the team

- Assist in managing kitchen rosters and staffing requirements

- Lead by example during busy service periods

Food Quality & Service

- Deliver consistent, high-quality food standards

- Ensure all dishes are presented correctly and efficiently

- Maintain speed of service without compromising quality

- Monitor portion control and kitchen consistency

- Work closely with management to maintain brand standards

Operations & Kitchen Management

- Oversee daily kitchen operations from open to close and cover the head chef's days off

- Assist in managing and ordering, stock control, stock takes, and supplier relationships

- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards

- Maintain clean, organised, and professional kitchen operations

- Assist in managing labor costs and productivity

Venue Opening Responsibilities

- Assist with kitchen setup and operational systems

- Help establish kitchen procedures and workflow

- Assist the head chef in building the kitchen team prior to opening

- Set expectations, standards, and processes from day one

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

- An experienced Sous Chef ready for their next big role

- Calm under pressure and confident during busy service

- Organised, reliable, and operationally strong





- Passionate about hospitality and quality food

- Professional, hands-on, and proactive

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced family entertainment venue

- Weekends and peak hospitality periods are mandatory

Essential Experience & Requirements

- Previous experience in a senior kitchen leadership role

- Experience managing high-volume café or restaurant kitchens

- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and team leadership

- Knowledge of food safety and hospitality compliance

- Ability to assist in managing and ordering, rostering, labor, and stock control

- Solid communication and organisational skills

- Full working rights in Australia

What We Offer

- Salary package of $75,000 – $85,000 (based on experience)

- Full-time secure role

- Exciting new venue opening opportunity

- Supportive management environment

- Long-term growth opportunities within a growing entertainment brand

- A vibrant, energetic workplace unlike traditional hospitality venues

- Where else can a Sous Chef do almost all-day hours - minimal nights

Venue Information

Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar

Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar is a modern family entertainment venue combining hospitality, fun & food, all under one roof. Our venues focus on creating memorable experiences for families while delivering high-quality food and exceptional service.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate hospitality leader ready to work in a brand-current kitchen and help launch an exciting new venue, who wants a long stable future, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit:

- Your resume

- A short cover letter outlining your experience

- Availability and expected start date

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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