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Chef Partnership Opportunity
Pop-Up Kitchen Residency at the Natural Wine Bar
Natural Wine Bar is seeking talented chefs for regular pop-up kitchen residencies in our vibrant bar located in Burringbar, NSW.
The Opportunity
We offer a light kitchen setup with seating for 36 seated guests (42 standing) with potential for up to three sittings per day. Our intimate neighbourhood venue has a loyal customer base who appreciates quality food and drink offerings, creating an ideal platform for showcasing your culinary talent.
Kitchen Facilities
Two induction cookers
Basic prep space
Refrigeration storage
Plates, cutlery, and basic serving equipment
Space suited for final assembly and simple cooking methods
Available Schedule
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Three service periods on Friday and Saturday nights day (late-lunch 3pm-5pm, early dinner 5pm-7pm, late dinner 7pm-9pm)
Flexibility to book recurring or one-off residencies
The Partnership
Flexibility:
Option 1: Flat fee per night. NWB collects all revenue through tickets. You retain 100% food revenue. Bar retains 100% of beverage sales*
Option 2: Revenue split. Booking fee paid and returned with a tiered revenue split structure on all food sales. e.g. Chef75/NWB25 split. NWB collects all revenue through POS and disperses the next day. . Bar retains 100% of beverage sales*
Option 3: 3rd party Ticketed event with set menu and set drinks. NWB or third party organiser collects revenue for tickets and we split revenue Chef50/NWB50. Bar retains all other sales outside of set menu* Bar retains 100% of beverage sales*
Option 4: Food trucks. Flat fee. Booking fee paid and returned. You collect all food revenue through your own POS. NWB provides electricity. You provide your own take away plates and cutlery*
*Sample menu offered to staff 30 mins prior to service for ‘crew briefing’. Two free meals provided to venue management.
Different Fees apply for peak period bookings (Friday/Saturday nights, holidays)
Joint marketing through our social media platforms and email database
Full access to kitchen facilities and equipment
Each entity to provide front-of-house staff to serve food and drinks
Option to create special drink pairings for your menu
What We're Looking For
Innovative chefs with a clear culinary vision
Menu concepts that work within our ‘light’ kitchen setup
Ability to produce quality food consistently at volume
Menus that complement a bar environment
Proper food safety certification and insurance
Strong social media presence and marketing capabilities
Commitment to creating memorable dining experiences
Requirements
Must offer substantial meals that comply with NSW liquor and gaming regulations
Provide all ingredients and specialized cooking equipment
Manage food costs and inventory
Work within agreed service hours
Professional conduct and kitchen cleanliness
Hours
Thursdays (2 sittings) 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm
Fridays (3 sittings) 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm
Fridays (3 sittings) 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm
Sundays (2 sittings) 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm
Access from 1pm onwards
Next Steps
Interested chefs should submit:
Proposed menu concept with pricing, or
Sample food images
Brief bio and culinary background
Links to social media and previous work
Preferred dates for residency
Submit your expression of interest to: info@naturalwineshopandbar.com.au
Join our community of culinary talent and bring your unique flavours to the Natural Wine Bar!
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