Commis/ Demi Chefs @ Sydney Airport

Emirates Leisure Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discount opportunities with Emb

Food and beverage discounts via our F&

Career growth and ongoing daily train

Employee Health and Wellbeing (TELUS)

Reward and Recognition Program

Swag Store discounts

Job summary

Emirates Leisure Retail Australia New Zealand (ELRANZ) is seeking a Commis/Demi Chef for a full-time role at Sydney Airport. You will assist senior chefs, help prepare menu items, and work across multiple kitchen sections in a fast-paced airport environment.

The position requires rotating rosters, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with a focus on food safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience as Commis/Demi chef.
• Commercial kitchen experience.
• Proficient across all kitchen sections with strong cooking and portion control.
• Experience in managing inventory and ordering.
• Calm, efficient, and effective under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to contribute to seasonal menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible with assisting Head Chef & Sous Chef with preparation of food prior to service.
• Ensure individual section is ready to meet daily functions and special requirements.
• Ensure the effective and efficient preparation of all food items and making of orders.
• Be actively involved in daily service cooking and serving menu items in line with company standards.
• Monitor and train staff on product knowledge, especially with new menu items, to maintain high standards.
• Inform the Head/Sous Chef of any shortfalls in stock or orders needed for the next day.
• Ensure adequate stock is on hand, and daily prep is completed to make the full menu offering available while avoiding waste.

Job description

Emirates Leisure Retail Australia New Zealand (ELRANZ) operates over 30+ premium dining venues across major airports in Australia and New Zealand. As a dynamic subsidiary of the Dubai-based ELR/MMI group, who own and manage over 300 establishments globally and as part of the prestigious Emirates Group, ELRANZ continues to redefine airport dining with high-profile partnerships and innovative service delivery.

THIS ROLE/LOCATION

Love the energy of a fast-paced kitchen? Ready to take your culinary career to new heights?

We're looking for passionate Commis/Demi Chefs to join our team at Sydney Airport on full time basis, creating fresh, quality food for thousands of travellers from around the world every day. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic airport environment where no two days are the same.

You’ll be required to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on operational needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible with assisting Head Chef & Sous Chef with preparation of food prior to service
• Ensure individual section is ready to meet daily functions and special requirements
• Ensure the effective and efficient preparation of all food items and making of orders
• Be actively involved in daily service cooking and serving menu items in line with company standards
• Monitor and train staff on product knowledge, especially with new menu items, to maintain high standards
• Inform the Head/Sous Chef of any shortfalls in stock or orders needed for the next day
• Ensure adequate stock is on hand, and daily prep is completed to make the full menu offering available while avoiding waste

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 years’ experience as Commis/ Demi chef
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen
• Proficient across all kitchen sections with strong cooking and portion control
• Experience in managing inventory and ordering
• Calm, efficient, and effective under pressure
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to contribute to seasonal menu planning

OUR VALUES

Teamwork – We encourage & support our teammates and we reward hard work and celebrate achievements together with our Teams & Partners

Service – We deliver exceptional guest experiences and we strive for excellence every time

Integrity – We act honestly and ethically to build and protect our reputation and we respect differences and have no favoritism

Quality– We aim to be the best and take pride in all that we do and we make it our priority to have a safe and attractive environment for our customers & teammates

Results– We acknowledge our achievements, and learn from less favourable outcomes and success is working together to bring us growth and new opportunities

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in a dynamic and progressive team
• Travel discount opportunities with Emirates Airline flights
• Food and beverage discounts via our corporate venues, inclusive across Australia and New Zealand
• Opportunity for career growth and development in addition to ongoing daily training
• Free access to our Employee Health and Wellbeing Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Shopping Discounts with leading retailers on our online platform (Swag Store)

If you have the drive and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and strive for excellence every time, we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We embrace applicants from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities and the LGBTQI+ community.We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Please note: It is a requirement for all successful applicants to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a full background and criminal history check. All roles offered will be conditional on applicants being able to successfully obtain an ASIC.