Head Chef — High-Volume Airport Kitchens, Pasta & Pizza

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

Food & beverage discount across Outlts

Airport ASIC pass (24 months)

Reward and Recognition program

Learning and career development

Global company network

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Head Chef to oversee the Communal Kitchen operation at Melbourne Airport, leading a talented culinary team across multiple venues and a high-volume production kitchen. You will drive consistency, innovation and operational excellence while delivering exceptional food experiences.

We seek a passionate culinary leader with experience in high-volume kitchens and a strong understanding of pasta and pizza preparation to shape our diverse dining concepts

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Expertise in menu development including pasta and pizza.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate culinary teams.
• Commercial acumen with labour and food cost control.
• Willing to work a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Drive kitchen operations to achieve financial plan, profit margins and business growth.
• Oversee menu planning and design, consistently producing fresh and high-quality food offerings.
• Ensure HACCP and Food Safety standards across back of house operations.
• Manage inventory control, COGS and labour costings and profit and loss reporting.
• Recruit, train and develop team members to ensure culinary team success.
• Collaborate with venue leaders and stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu development

Pasta and pizza prep

Team leadership

Cost management

Education

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality

HACCP Certification

Australian Culinary Federation qualified

Job description

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Head Chef to oversee the Communal Kitchen operation at Melbourne Airport, leading a talented culinary team across multiple venues and a high-volume production kitchen. You will drive consistency, innovation and operational excellence while delivering exceptional food experiences.

We seek a passionate culinary leader with experience in high-volume kitchens and a strong understanding of pasta and pizza preparation to shape our diverse dining concepts