Hoopla Kitchen & Bar Bayswater pty ltd – Bayswater VIC

Key responsibilities

- Support the opening and establishment of the new kitchen
- Lead kitchen preparation, daily operations and service
- Train, mentor and nurture your team, monitor performance and create a positive, supportive working environment
- Build a culture of teamwork, respect, accountability and pride
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
- Manage ordering, stock rotation, food costs and wastage
- Plan efficient rosters and manage kitchen labor
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety
- Work with the Group Executive Chef and Venue Manager to implement systems and group standards

About you

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Experience opening a new venue is desirable but not essential




- Confidence across all sections of a busy commercial kitchen, including grill and pass
- Strong organization and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A positive, respectful leadership style with transparent communication and a commitment to developing others
- Reliability, honesty and dedication to your role
- Availability to work weekends and a rotating roster across all seven days of the week
- Full Australian working rights

What we offer

- Support from the Group Executive Chef, Venue Manager and wider Hoopla team
- The opportunity to shape a new kitchen and develop your team from opening

📌 Head chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Hoopla Kitchen & Bar Bayswater
📍 Melbourne