Experienced Chef – New Venue - Full time role

Hoopla Pakenham Kitchen & Bar

JOIN AN ESTABLISHED TEAM + BUSINESS IN A NEW STORE OPENING

Full-Time | Chef Opportunity | $70,000 – $75,000 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, we are searching for an experienced, passionate, and hands-on Chef to assist our busy kitchen team.

This role is 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 serve excellent food.

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 chance, meaning you will play a key role in setting the culture, standards, structure, and workflow of the kitchen from the beginning.

Weekends and Public are a must.

Key Responsibilities

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

- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Maintain clean, organised, and professional kitchen operations

Venue Opening Responsibilities

- Assist with kitchen setup and operational systems
- Help establish kitchen procedures and workflow
- Set high expectations, standards, and processes from day one





About You We are looking for someone who is:

- An experienced 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 ala' carte kitchens
- Experience working in high-volume café or restaurant kitchens
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and team leadership
- Knowledge of food safety and hospitality compliance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full working rights in Australia

What We Offer

- Salary package of $70,000 – $75,000 (based on experience)
- Full-time secure role
- Exciting current 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 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-new 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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