Kitchen Manager - Event Cinemas Carindale

Event Cinemas Carindale
About the Role
As our Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the team behind our Gold Class kitchen, delivering hot, high-quality meals that enhance every guest's movie-going experience. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, food quality, stock management, and team development while ensuring every dish leaving the pass meets our standards.
Our menu focuses on premium short-order cooking, so we're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced service environment, enjoys leading from the front, and takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality. Whether you're an experienced Kitchen Supervisor, Café Manager, Sous Chef, or hospitality leader ready for your next challenge, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career with Event Cinemas.
This position can be offered on a Permanent Part- for the right candidate, although can also be offered casually.
Some weekends, night work and public holidays required

What You'll Be Responsible For
Kitchen Operations

Lead the day-to-day operation of the Gold Class kitchen.
Ensure all meals are prepared, presented and served to company standards.
Maintain recipe compliance and product consistency across all menu items.
Support efficient, high-quality service during busy trading periods.
Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised and guest-ready at all times.

Food Safety & Compliance

Champion food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
Ensure all team members are following safe food handling practices.
Maintain cleaning schedules, operational logs and food safety records.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach and develop kitchen team members.
Create a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training.
Set clear expectations and ensure team members have the tools to succeed.

Inventory & Stock Control

Manage stock ordering and inventory levels.
Receive and check deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy.
Complete stocktakes and monitor wastage to improve efficiency and performance.
Support cost control through effective stock management and ordering practices.

Commercial Performance

Support achievement of food cost and labour targets.
Monitor COGS, stock variances and wastage.
Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining food quality standards.
Look for opportunities to improve processes and the overall guest experience.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys leading teams, takes pride in delivering great food, and understands the important role food plays in creating memorable guest experiences.
You'll ideally bring:

Previous experience leading a kitchen, café, restaurant or hospitality team.
Strong short-order cooking experience in a fast-paced environment.
Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
Experience with stock ordering, inventory management and cost control.
A hands-on leadership style and ability to perform under pressure.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
A positive attitude and passion for developing others.
Food Safety qualifications (desirable).
First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Why Join Event Cinemas Carindale?
No two days are the same.
From blockbuster openings and private events to busy Gold Class sessions, you'll play a key role in delivering premium food experiences that are remembered long after the credits roll.
You'll be joining a passionate leadership team, working in one of Queensland's leading cinema locations, with the opportunity to shape kitchen culture, develop your skills, and help create exceptional experiences for our guests and team members alike.