About us
DUN XIN (ECHO) is an independent livehouse hosting live performances and DJ sets. Alongside the music, we run a kitchen and bar that keeps our crowd, artists, and crew well fed. Food here needs to be tasty, quick, and easy to serve at the busiest moments of a show night.
The role
As Head Chef, you run our kitchen. You’ll design and cook a menu that works for a livehouse: crowd-friendly bar food and snacks served fast, plus meals for artists and crew. You’ll manage prep, ordering, hygiene, and a small kitchen team, keeping standards high on both quiet nights and sold-out shows.
What you’ll do
Plan, cook, and refine a menu suited to a livehouse (shareable plates, finger food, quick-turnaround mains)
Prepare and serve food for audiences during doors and between sets
Provide artist and crew meals, including hospitality riders and dietary requirements
Manage prep and service around show schedules, including rushes before doors and during changeovers
Order stock, manage suppliers, and control food costs and waste
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards in line with [local regulations]
Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and well maintained
Train and supervise kitchen assistants and part-time staff
Work with the bar and front-of-house teams to keep service smooth
Cater for private events, launches, and special nights when needed
What we’re looking for
Essential
10+ years of professional kitchen experience (bar, café, pub, or event catering experience is a plus)
Able to cook to a high standard quickly and consistently, solo or with a small team
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen handling
Good organisation, stock control, and cost awareness
Calm under pressure during fast, busy service
Able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Able to stand for long periods
Nice to have
Menu development experience
Valid food hygiene certification (e.g. [local certification])
Experience with vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly cooking
Prior experience in a music venue, bar, or festival kitchen
Working knowledge of Mandarin and English