The Jungle Tribe | Great Food. Positive Times. A Whole Lot of Fun!

WE TAKE FUN SERIOUSLY. AND SO SHOULD OUR FOOD!

At The Jungle Tribe, we're all about creating amazing experiences for families, children and guests who are here to celebrate, have fun and make memories. And great food is a big part of that!

From party food and birthday celebrations to catering for groups ready for a good time, our kitchen plays an important role in making every visit special. We believe food should be prepared with care, served with pride and made with a little extra love. Because when people are celebrating, the food should be something worth celebrating too!

We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen, bring the team together and deliver delicious, consistent food that keeps our guests happy.

THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN!

Forget the stereotype of endless late nights and traditional restaurant service. Our kitchen is focused on high-volume party food, functions, catering and feeding happy guests in a fun, family-focused entertainment environment.

And the best part? No regular late nights! Our only dinner offering is on Friday nights, giving you a different rhythm from the traditional restaurant kitchen lifestyle.

If you're a chef who loves organised service, catering-style production, team leadership and seeing the smiles that great food can bring, this could be the role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared, cooked and served to a consistently high standard.

- Oversee party food, group bookings, functions and catering requirements.

- Bring care, pride and a little love to every dish,



ensuring food is presented well and delivered with a sense of urgency.

- Plan and coordinate food preparation to meet booking numbers, service demands and changing operational needs.

- Lead, train and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive and productive working environment.

- Manage food ordering, supplier relationships, stock levels and inventory.

- Monitor food costs, portion control and wastage to keep the kitchen operating efficiently and profitably.

- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, cleaning and workplace health and safety standards.

- Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and all required food safety records and compliance documentation are completed.

- Work closely with venue management and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience.

- Identify opportunities to improve menus, food quality, kitchen processes and the overall catering offering.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Experience as a Head Chef, Senior Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role.

- A genuine passion for food and an understanding that great food is about more than just getting meals out the door.

- Experience with catering, functions, events or high-volume food production will be highly regarded.





- Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead, manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.

- Confidence leading, training and motivating a kitchen team.

- Commercial awareness, including food costs, stock control and waste management.

- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

- A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm when things get busy.

- A team-first attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

- Fun Is Our Business: Work in an entertainment environment where families and guests come to celebrate and have a excellent time.

- A Different Kind of Kitchen: Focus on party food, functions and catering rather than the traditional restaurant model.

- Better Work-Life Balance: No regular late nights, with Friday night being our only dinner service.

- Make Food With Love: Take pride in creating food that adds to the excitement of birthdays, parties and special occasions.

- Lead Your Team: Build a positive kitchen culture where people support each other and enjoy what they do.

- Make Your Mark: Bring your ideas, improve the food offering and help shape the way our kitchen operates.

READY TO BRING THE LOVE?

We're serious about fun, passionate about great food and committed to creating experiences our guests will remember.

If you're a chef who takes pride in their food, loves leading a team and wants to be part of something a little different, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your skills, bring your passion and bring the love to The Jungle Tribe!

📌 Head Chef (North Lakes)
🏢 The Jungle Adventure Play
📍 North Lakes