Hey there! ? We’re lyf — a next-generation, experience-led hospitality brand redefining how people live, stay, and connect.

At lyf, it’s not just about a place to sleep. It’s about community, creativity, and shared experiences — where guests can stay, work, play, and connect in one vibrant environment.

Our property, lyf Bondi Junction, is one of Sydney’s most dynamic social-living destinations. With strong occupancy, a growing community of travellers, and a buzzing F&B; offering at Bonnibel, we’re now looking for a Head Chef / Executive Chef to take our kitchen and dining experience to the next level.

The Role

This is more than a traditional Head Chef role.

You’ll be leading an experience-led kitchen, shaping how food contributes to the overall lyf vibe — social, energetic, and memorable.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll work closely with the F&B; team and wider property to ensure our dining offering continues to evolve, perform commercially, and stand out in the local market.

What You’ll Own

- Lead and inspire the kitchen team, building a strong, engaged, and high-performing culture
- Elevate and evolve the Bonnibel food offering in line with the lyf brand and guest expectations
- Drive commercial performance(food cost, margins, productivity) while maintaining quality
- Deliver consistent, high-quality food across daily service, events, and activations
- Partner with F&B; Service and Sales to grow catering, events, and activation revenue
- Create menus that arefresh, relevant, and operationally smart
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, WHS, and operational standards
- Be present, hands-on, and visible — leading from the front

What We’re Looking For





- Proven experience as a Head Chef / Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven environment
- Strong commercial mindset — you understand how kitchens make money, not just great food
- A leader who builds culture, not just manages a roster
- Experience in cafés, hotels, or lifestyle venues with a strong guest focus
- Comfortable working within structured systems & policies, while still bringing creativity
- Hands-on, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic environment
- Availability to work across a flexible roster (including evenings and weekends)

Why This Role is Different This isn’t just another kitchen job.

At lyf, you’re part of something bigger — an experience-led ecosystem where food plays a central role in how guests connect, socialise, and remember their stay.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Shape a growing F&B; concept within a globally expanding brand
- Be part of a property with robust momentum and clear direction
- Work in a highly collaborative, non-traditional hotel environment
- Contribute to events, activations, and community-driven experiences

What We Offer

- Staff accommodation discounts across 900+ properties globally
- Free coffee (it's a good one), discounted meals, and team perks
- Access to exclusive leave benefits (including Family Special Event Leave)
- A fast-paced, supportive, and fun team environment
- Real opportunity togrow with the lyf brand

Application Guidelines We’re looking for personality and curiosity — not just a CV.

Please submit

- A brief cover letter or intro video outlining:
- Why this role interests you
- What about lyf and this opportunity stands out
- How you see yourself contributing to an experience-led environment

- Your current resume with relevant experience
- What you want out of this role for you

📌 Head Chef / Executive Chef (Bondi Junction)
🏢 lyf Bondi Junction
📍 Bondi Junction