Job Description

Head Chef | Varsity Ringwood
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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!

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Founded by three mates in 2013, 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.

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Now we need a Head Chef to lead the kitchen bringing Varsity to Victoria for the very first time.

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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.

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Before we open the doors in Ringwood, you'll spend time with our experienced WA teams learning all things Varsity.

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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.

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Attendance in Perth for a training period prior to the November opening is required.

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Think of it as Varsity bootcamp, just with more burgers.

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What You'll Be Doing

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As Head Chef, the kitchen is yours to lead.

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- Building, leading and developing your BOH crew
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- Delivering every meal Varsity's Way
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- Keeping quality and speed high when the kitchen is pumping
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- Following our national recipes and plating guides
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- Managing kitchen operations, prep and service
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- Driving food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
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- Managing stock, ordering, deliveries and wastage
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- Keeping kitchen compliance and reporting on point
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- Working closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team
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- Bringing energy, accountability and a Good Times attitude to your kitchen
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- Helping make the opening of Varsity Ringwood one Melbourne remembers
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Who Are You?

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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

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- Head Chef or strong senior kitchen leadership experience
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- Experience in higher volume restaurants, pubs or similar venues
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- Strong leadership and people management skills
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- A genuine love of great food and consistent standards
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- Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
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- The ability to manage stock, labour and kitchen performance
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- A hands on leadership style because you're not afraid to jump on the tools
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- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated commercial kitchen experience
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- Australian working rights
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Most importantly, you'll bring the energy to build a excellent kitchen culture from scratch.

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Why Varsity?

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You're not walking into someone else's kitchen.

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You'll be leading the first Varsity kitchen in Victoria and helping establish a brand that's ready to make some noise in Melbourne.

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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.

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- Burgers
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- Wings
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- Bowling
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- Arcades
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- Your kitchen
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Varsity Ringwood opens November 2026.

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Ready to bring the Good Times to Melbourne?

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Good Times Always.

📌 Head Chef - Relocate to Melbourne Ringwood/ Full Time (Victoria)
🏢 Varsity
📍 Victoria