Chef at Kwm

Chef – Top tier law firm

• Enjoy a rare hospitality role with no weekend work and genuine work–life balance
• Be part of a vibrant, client-focused Hospitality team at one of Australia’s leading law firms
• Showcase your culinary creativity across café service, corporate functions and high-end boardroom dining

Role Detail

KWM’s Sydney office is on the lookout for a talented Chef to join our Corporate Hospitality team. Reporting to the Head Chef and working closely with a collaborative team, you’ll prepare meals and deliver catering for our café, boardrooms, functions and events, as well as assisting with evening meal service.

This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (12:30pm – 8:30pm) meaning no weekend work and the chance to enjoy real work–life balance.

You’ll be part of an exceptionally professional yet friendly team, where open communication, a strong work ethic and a flexible approach will see you thrive.

Daily duties will include:

• Supporting food preparation and presentation for in-house catering, including café items, buffets, and cocktail events, always delivering high-quality results
• Collaborating with the team to plan daily café menus and formal dining options
• Assisting with stock ordering and inventory management when required
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen, ensuring equipment and utensils are well cared for
• Providing catering support for after-hours functions and firm events, ensuring a seamless client experience
• Contributing to special projects as directed by senior leaders (Head Chef, Guest Services Manager, Business Services Manager)
• Helping supervise and mentor Catering Assistants to support their development
• Delivering outstanding service by responding promptly and professionally to client requests
• Consistently demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and uphold the King & Wood Mallesons brand and reputation

About You

• Qualified Chef with experience in professional kitchens (boardroom, restaurant, or corporate environment)
• Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, stock ordering, and wine/food pairing
• Creative and health-conscious in menu design, with an understanding of dietary needs and variations
• Strong client focus - professional, courteous, and confident when engaging with clients at all levels
• Reliable, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with excellent time management skills
• Food and wine pairing knowledge is desirable
• Tech-savvy with MS Office skills and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible with working hours and experienced in coordinating functions and events

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close 5:00pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Candidates will only be contacted after applications have closed.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected].