Casual Chefs and Cooks

Join the team behind some of Australia’s biggest concerts, sporting events and live experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work at major concerts, sporting events and entertainment experiences.

Qudos Bank Arena, proudly managed by Legends Global, is Australia’s largest indoor arena, hosting world class entertainment and sporting events. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, high energy environment and want to be part of creating unforgettable event experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person Casual Recruitment Day at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday, 16 April 2026. 

Our current opportunities include:

• Cooks

• Chefs

• Kitchen Hands

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a busy event environment and enjoy working as part of a team.

Essential Criteria

• Full Australian working rights

• Sound knowledge of commercial cookery, back-of-house kitchen and event experience.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP.

• A passion for food, quality ingredients and delivery excellence.

• Strong communication skills.

• The ability to take direction and work in a team.

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.

Recruitment Day

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Casual Recruitment Day (mass recruitment day) on Thursday , 16 April at Qudos Bank Arena. Please apply only if you are available to attend on this date, as no alternative interview dates will be offered. 

Application Closes: 29 March

About Qudos Bank Arena

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.

Acknowledgement of Country

Qudos Bank Arena acknowledges that we are on Wangal land. This land connects us all to the past and the future. We respect Wangal Country, recognise Elders past, present and emerging as Traditional Custodians of it, and celebrate the ongoing deep cultural connection of the people who continue to carry its language, song, dance, and stories.

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, project development, 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. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com.

Legends Global (APAC and MENA)

From its APAC regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, Legends Global operates, manages and books a network of venues that includes:

Stadiums – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong; and 50% ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth.

Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; Newcastle Entertainment Centre, ICC Sydney; Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Great Hall; Cairns Arena; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai; and Kai Tak Sports Park Indoor Arena, Hong Kong.

Live Performance Theatres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur.