Chef (Surry Hills)

Business Overview:

Our industry partner, Bungalow Hospitality Group Pty Ltd trading as House of Bungalow is a premium hospitality venue located in Surry Hills, New South Wales, offering a dynamic, multi-dimensional dining and social experience designed to evolve from day to night. Bringing together multiple spaces under one roof, the venue delivers a seamless blend of dining, entertainment, and curated hospitality experiences, each with its own distinct atmosphere while remaining connected through a cohesive design and service philosophy. Inspired by the creative culture of Surry Hills and global hospitality trends, House of Bungalow combines refined interiors, immersive ambience, and contemporary food and beverage offerings to create a destination that caters to a diverse clientele. The venue transitions naturally throughout the day, from relaxed daytime experiences to vibrant evening dining and late-night social gatherings, supported by intentional lighting, music, design, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Skilled and Experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is essential in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, and delivering high-quality dishes that reflect House of Bungalow’s commitment to innovation, consistency, and exceptional hospitality standards. Salary Range: $75,000
- $80,000 AUD

Location: 65-67 Foveaux St., Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present a diverse range of contemporary food offerings in accordance with House of Bungalow’s recipes, culinary standards, and service expectations across varying dining periods and venue experiences.
- Ensure all dishes consistently meet high standards of quality, flavour, presentation, and portion control, reflecting the venue’s commitment to refined hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
- Contribute to menu planning, seasonal menu development, and culinary innovation by introducing creative dishes, contemporary food concepts, and high-quality ingredients aligned with the venue’s evolving dining identity.
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements, including adherence to HACCP principles, secure food handling procedures, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Monitor inventory levels, assist with purchasing and stock control processes, and ensure the correct storage, rotation, and handling of food products to minimise wastage, optimise freshness, and support effective cost management Requirements:
- Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant work experience as a Chef or in a similar role within a commercial kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks during service.
- Proven attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support overall kitchen operations.
- Ability to guide and support junior kitchen staff. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q6tyv