Head Chef | Varsity Ringwood
Melbourne, Varsity is coming.
After more than a decade of burgers, beers, wings and Good Times across WA, we're crossing the border and opening our very first Melbourne venue in Ringwood this November!
Founded by three mates in ****, Varsity started as a student bar and has grown into an entertainment hub packed with great food, cold beers, arcade games, bowling and plenty of Good Times.
Now we need a Head Chef to lead the kitchen bringing Varsity to Victoria for the very first time.
This isn't just another Head Chef gig.
You'll be building a new kitchen team, setting the standard from day one and playing a huge part in launching Varsity Ringwood.
Before we open the doors in Ringwood, you'll spend time with our experienced WA teams learning all things Varsity.
You'll get immersed in our food, systems, culture and seriously busy kitchens so that when you return to Melbourne, you're ready to lead Varsity Ringwood the Varsity Way.
Attendance in Perth for a training period prior to the November opening is required.
Think of it as Varsity bootcamp, just with more burgers.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head Chef, the kitchen is yours to lead.
Building, leading and developing your BOH crew
Delivering every meal Varsity's Way
Keeping quality and speed high when the kitchen is pumping
Following our national recipes and plating guides
Managing kitchen operations, prep and service
Driving food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
Managing stock, ordering, deliveries and wastage




Keeping kitchen compliance and reporting on point
Working closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team
Bringing energy, accountability and a Valuable Times attitude to your kitchen
Helping make the opening of Varsity Ringwood one Melbourne remembers
Who Are You?
You're an experienced kitchen leader who knows how to run a busy service without losing your head when the docket printer starts having a
Head Chef or strong senior kitchen leadership experience
Experience in higher volume restaurants, pubs or similar venues
Strong leadership and people management skills
A genuine love of great food and consistent standards
Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
The ability to manage stock, labour and kitchen performance
A hands on leadership style because you're not afraid to jump on the tools
Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated commercial kitchen experience
Australian working rights
Most importantly, you'll bring the energy to build a great kitchen culture from scratch.
Why Varsity?
You're not walking into someone else's kitchen.
You'll be leading the first Varsity kitchen in Victoria and helping establish a brand that's ready to make some noise in Melbourne.
You'll train with the crew who know Varsity best, build your own Ringwood team and be there when we open the doors for the very first time.
Burgers
Wings
Bowling
Arcades
Your kitchen
Varsity Ringwood opens November ****.
Ready to bring the Good Times to Melbourne?
Good Times Always.
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📌 Head Chef - Relocate To Melbourne Ringwood/ Full Time
🏢 Varsity
📍 Melbourne