Experienced Chef – New Venue - Full time role

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.

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 prospect, 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

- 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 new venue opening opportunity
- 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 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.

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📌 Chef (Cardinia Shire)
🏢 Hoopla Pakenham
📍 Cardinia Shire