Client Profile

Our client is an established hospitality and entertainment group known for creating premium social destinations that bring together great food, drinks and entertainment. With vibrant venues, contemporary food offerings and a strong focus on memorable guest experiences, the business delivers a unique hospitality environment that goes beyond traditional dining. As the group prepares to launch an exciting new venue in Bondi, there is an opportunity for talented chefs to join the opening team and play an important role in bringing the kitchen operation to life.

New venue. New kitchen. Your prospect to make an impact. An exciting new entertainment and hospitality destination is coming to Bondi, and we are looking for three talented chefs to help build the kitchen team from the ground up.

This is not your typical restaurant environment. Combining quality food with a vibrant social atmosphere, high-volume trade, functions and events, the venue will offer a fast-paced, engaging workplace where no two days are the same.

Whether you are an experienced kitchen leader, an ambitious chef ready for your next step or a skilled pizza specialist, this is an opportunity to join a new operation and help shape its success from day one.

Head Chef | Up to $110,000 + Super

Take the lead in establishing and driving the kitchen operation at this exciting recent venue. You will play a pivotal role in building a strong team culture, implementing operational standards and ensuring the kitchen delivers consistently great food across daily trade, functions and events.

This position will suit an experienced,



hands-on Head Chef who thrives in high-volume environments, enjoys developing people and brings strong commercial awareness.

Sous Chef | $80,000 + Super

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help establish a high-performing kitchen team, lead busy services and maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.

You will be a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being part of the action, mentoring others and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or an ambitious Senior Chef de Partie ready to step into a leadership role.

Pizza Chef | $80,000 + Super

Bring your passion for pizza to a brand-new kitchen and take ownership of delivering a consistently high-quality pizza offering.

You will be responsible for preparation, production and presentation, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout busy service periods.

This position will suit an experienced Pizza Chef who takes pride in their craft, works well within a team and enjoys the energy of a high-volume hospitality environment.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for chefs who bring enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for hospitality. You will enjoy the excitement of a new opening,



take pride in delivering quality food and understand the importance of teamwork in creating memorable guest experiences. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

- Experience in a high-volume restaurant, premium pub, casual dining or entertainment venue environment.
- A passion for delivering quality food, consistency and exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform confidently during busy service periods.
- A positive, hands-on approach and enthusiasm for helping establish a successful new kitchen team.
- For leadership positions, proven ability to develop people, manage kitchen operations and maintain strong commercial and food safety standards.

Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the opening team of a premium entertainment destination, backed by an established hospitality group. Be part of the journey from day one, contribute to building a positive kitchen culture and enjoy the variety of a hospitality environment that offers something different from the traditional restaurant setting.

Remuneration:

- Head Chef: Up to $110,000 + super
- Sous Chef: $80,000 + super
- Pizza Chef: $80,000 + super

If you are ready for a fresh challenge and want to be part of an exciting new opening in Bondi, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about these roles, submit your CV or contact Lee via [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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