Overview
Job ID: 164460 | Department: Catering / Food & Beverage / Culinary Services / Distribution | Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Australia's premier live entertainment venue, Qudos Bank Arena, is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead one of the country's most dynamic and high-volume culinary operations. You will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, large-scale food experiences across concerts, sporting events and a wide variety of other events. This is a unique opportunity to bring together creativity, operational excellence, and commercial acumen in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Director of Hospitality and working closely with the Senior Manager - Hospitality, you will provide inspirational and collaborative leadership while overseeing all food production operations across the Arena, ensuring they are efficient, innovative, and commercially successful. Your focus will encompass concept design, food quality, cost control, and menu development, alongside maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and compliance.
Responsibilities
* Lead and empower kitchen teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture
* Drive training initiatives to improve team capability, service standards, and operational efficiency
* Drive team growth and development through coaching, training, and clear career pathways
* Design, develop, and cost innovative menus aligned with event requirements and commercial targets
* Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards to maximise customer satisfaction
* Continuously review operational performance and provide strategic recommendations to enhance service delivery and outlet performance
* Manage all back-of-house cost controls including labour, equipment, stewarding, main store and catering consumables
* Manage capital expenditure collaboratively, including planning, budgeting, and optimising investment in kitchen equipment and infrastructure
* In collaboration with the Inventory Controller, manage supplier relationships and forecasting to ensure consistency, quality, and cost efficiency in line with supply agreements
* Maintain strict compliance with HACCP standards and WHS
* Ensure all systems, policies, procedures, and operational standards are implemented and maintained
Qualifications
* Experience in a high-volume environment at a similar level
* Live events/entertainment industry experience will be looked upon favorably
* Excellent cooking skills and overall technical expertise
* The ability to lead from the front, in a 'hands-on' manner, and belief in teamwork, people, people's development, and training
* Proven experience following and managing WHS and HACCP policies and procedures in order to comply with current and future legislation
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for quality customer service
* Proven examples of strategic planning incorporating kitchen design, menu development and implementation
* Flexible approach and attitude
* Microsoft Office proficiency
* Ability to work under pressure
* Full Australian Working Rights
Why Join Us
* Be part of a dynamic team at one of Australia's most iconic venues
* Work on high-profile events and initiatives that make a real impact
* Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and development
* Enjoy complimentary tickets to shows/concerts
* Access to EAP program
* Free onsite parking
About the Venue
Managed by Legends Global, Qudos Bank Arena is Australasia's number 1 venue for live entertainment and largest indoor arena, located in Sydney Olympic Park. As a world-class venue, it hosts concerts, sports events, comedy and family entertainment experiences, attracting over 1 million patrons annually.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience. In the Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests. Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ), RAC Arena Perth and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.
If you're passionate about forging win-win partnerships, crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and leading innovative venue and event operations, we'd love to meet you.
Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.
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Working in the venue and event industry means supporting the delivery of events across our event calendar. This means that weekend, evening and public holiday work will be required.
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